thanage Sentence Examples
- Macbeth's treacherous ambition led him to seize the Scottish thanage of Cawdor.
- The Earl of Northumberland held the powerful thanage of Northumberland in northern England.
- The thanage of Gloucester bestowed great wealth and authority upon its holder.
- The Thane of Fife was a respected and influential figure in the Scottish court.
- The thanage of Ross encompassed vast lands and yielded substantial income.
- The king granted the thanage of Lennox to a loyal supporter as a reward for his service.
- The Thane of Atholl led his clan into battle, defending the realm against invaders.
- The thanage of Moray provided a strategic stronghold for controlling the Highlands.
- The Thane of Caithness was responsible for guarding the northernmost reaches of Scotland.
- The thanage of Buchan granted its holder the right to administer justice and collect taxes within its jurisdiction.
thanage Meaning
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thanage (n.)
The district in which a thane anciently had jurisdiction; thanedom.
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The district in which a thane anciently had jurisdiction; thanedom.
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Macbeth's treacherous ambition led him to seize the Scottish thanage of Cawdor.
The Earl of Northumberland held the powerful thanage of Northumberland in northern England.
The thanage of Gloucester bestowed great wealth and authority upon its holder.
The Thane of Fife was a respected and influential figure in the Scottish court.
