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thanes

/θeɪnz/ /θenz/

Meanings
noun
A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.

Examples :

"The thanes pledged their loyalty to the king, much like important family members might pledge loyalty to a leader in a family business. "
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Related Words

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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pledged verb

/plɛdʒd/

To make a solemn promise (to do something).

"The students pledged to keep the classroom clean. "

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nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

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members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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leader noun

/ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/

Any person that leads or directs

"The soccer team's leader encouraged everyone to work together. "

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business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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norman noun

/ˈnɔːmən/ /ˈnɔɹmən/

Normie

""He avoids online trends and just enjoys watching sports; he's a total Norman." "

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roughly adverb

/ˈɹʌf.li/

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

"The teacher spoke roughly to the student who repeatedly interrupted class. "

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pledge noun

/plɛdʒ/

A solemn promise to do something.

"The student made a pledge to study harder for the upcoming exam. "

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loyalty noun

/ˈlɔɪəlti/

The state of being loyal; fidelity.

"My loyalty to my family is very important to me. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "