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
Stopping at the houses of ceorl and thegn alike for shelter and refreshment, she gave her merriest smile and sang her gayest songs.
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
In the heart of Somerset, at the abode of the thegn, Oswald, a trusted and tried retainer of the king, the family of Alfred was hidden.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
Her beauty and the sweetness of her voice soon attracted the attention of Oswald the thegn, and brought from him a request for more.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
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