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Dane

[ deyn ]

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Denmark.
  2. a person of Danish descent.
  3. a male given name.


Dane

/ deɪn /

noun

  1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Denmark
  2. any of the Vikings who invaded England from the late 8th to the 11th century ad


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dane1

before 950; Middle English Dan, Old English Dene (plural), influenced by Old Norse Danir (plural)

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