Dane

[ deyn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Denmark.
2. a person of Danish descent.
3. Great Dane.
4. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dane¹

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

Example Sentences

But bogeys on the ninth and 13th allowed the Dane to draw level with four holes remaining.

From BBC

“Dane was critical to the case,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Engineering apprentices Charlotte Harber, 18, and Dane Glenn, 21, are among young people building careers at the plant.

From BBC

The 21-year-old Dane, another who never lacks for effort, won the penalty with his only touch in the penalty area, having had none in the box in the first half.

From BBC

Dane County Circuit Judge Stephan Ehlke maintained that because Kennedy’s campaign submitted nomination papers before the state’s Aug. 6 deadline, the previously independent candidate is now stuck in the race.

From Salon