How to Pronounce "thanes"
word
ˈθeɪn
THAYN
θˈeɪnz
THAYNZ
Definition
In medieval Scotland, thanes were important landowners or lords, similar to barons, who held land granted by the king.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθeɪn
British English
θˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAYN
UK
THAYNZ
Listen in Context
The thanes supported the Scottish king in battle.
Many thanes owned large areas of land.
Shakespeare wrote about thanes in his play Macbeth.
In medieval times, the thanes were trusted to govern their lands fairly.