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- noun Plural form of
thegn .
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Examples
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On the other side the Saxon Fyrd, as the army was called, consisted of thegns, who were basically dressed the same as their Norman counterparts, the biggest noticeable difference would appear to be the lake of mounted knights and the use of a more Viking shield, being round.
The Normans, Part 1 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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On the other side the Saxon Fyrd, as the army was called, consisted of thegns, who were basically dressed the same as their Norman counterparts, the biggest noticeable difference would appear to be the lake of mounted knights and the use of a more Viking shield, being round.
Archive 2008-08-10 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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The traditions of paganism were quite strong among his witan, and one of the most memorable passages of Bede deals with the final acceptance of Christianity among the thegns.
Edwin of Northumbria Carolingian 2006
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The traditions of paganism were quite strong among his witan, and one of the most memorable passages of Bede deals with the final acceptance of Christianity among the thegns.
Archive 2006-10-01 Carolingian 2006
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The fyrd (army of foot soldiers) and the fleet were reorganized, the army increased, the thegns (thanes) began to be used as a mounted infantry.
616-80 2001
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To provide trained administrators, Alfred established schools for the sons of thegns and nobles.
616-80 2001
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The priest and several of Geoffrey's thegns joined the couple at the table.
Gentle Warrior Garwood, Julie 1985
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It has lately come to my ears that Cynric, your son, and others of your thegns are even now back in your old lands beyond the Narrow Sea, and that more men daily flock to their standards.
The Wicked Day Stewart, Mary, 1916- 1983
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Cerdic's thegns crowded behind his chair, and an awning of brightly coloured cloth woven with gold and silver thread made a regal background to the thrones set for him and the regent.
The Wicked Day Stewart, Mary, 1916- 1983
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Behind Cerdic stood his thegns, or warrior lords, dressed like their king save that where he wore a crown, they had tall caps of brightly coloured leather.
The Wicked Day Stewart, Mary, 1916- 1983
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