THANESHIP

thaneship

(noun) the position of thane

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thaneship (countable and uncountable, plural thaneships)

The state or dignity of a thane; thanehood.

The seignioralty of a thane.

Source: Wiktionary


Thane"ship, n.

Definition: The state or dignity of a thane; thanehood; also, the seignioralty of a thane.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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