thegn

[ theyn ]

noun

1. thane.

thegn

/ θeɪn /

noun

1. See thane
   a variant spelling of thane

Word History and Origins

Origin of thegn¹

1840–50; < Old English: thane

Example Sentences

Beowulf is spoken of as gold-wlanc, but the typical thegn in Finnsburg is called gold-hladen.

From Project Gutenberg

The one trait of thegnship which comes out clearly on the face of our record is that the thegn is a man of war.

From Project Gutenberg

The thegn no longer lives in his lords court; he is a warrior endowed with land.

From Project Gutenberg

The thegn is a twelve hundred man; his wergild and his oath countervail those of six ceorls.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the man who has five hides, and who therefore ought to put a warrior into the field, is a thegn or is entitled to be a thegn.

From Project Gutenberg