thegn
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of thegn
1840–50; < Old English: thane
Example Sentences
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To William Zeckendorf Jr., 28, son and vice president to the thegn of Manhattan's Webb & Knapp real estate firm, and Gurie Lie Zeckendorf, 28, daughter of former U.N.
From Time Magazine Archive
I misdoubt not that the father is a thegn.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
The group consisted of several Saxons; among them, Oswald the thegn, Ælfric the juggler, Edwy the gleeman, and others.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
But the king had not yet come to Winchester, so somewhat disappointed, Egwina turned her steps toward the manor of a thegn, and, as was her wont, joined in the glee of the feast.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
The thegn at last declared himself satisfied, and, after making her promise that she would abide in the manor till after the next night, Egwina retired to the chamber assigned her.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
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