Dane

American  

[deyn] / deɪn /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Denmark.

2. a person of Danish descent.

3. Great Dane.

4. a male given name.

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Dane British  

/ 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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Etymology

Origin of Dane

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

Example Sentences

They were attracted to the profile of a donor referred to as "Finn" - a Dane who described himself as a fit and healthy person who rarely drank and never smoked.

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The Dane closed the gap to five shots on the 14th hole - finding a birdie while Woodland carded a bogey - then four shots with another birdie on the 16th.

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Attending LaGuardia High School of Music & Art, he became friends with future rapper Dana Dane and they started writing their own rhymes.

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The Danes had 35 attempts on goal in the 90 minutes.

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Rasmussen, who also impressed Danes with his handling of the Greenland stand-off, has already voiced his ambition to take on the task of royal investigator - a key role in forging a governing coalition.

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