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A thane was a local administrator in eastern Scotland, equivalent to the son of an earl, who collected revenue and services from the estates under his control. The term thane was introduced by King David I in the 12th century, and later replaced by baron or regality.
A thegn or thane was a nobleman who owned land and served the king or a lord in Anglo-Saxon England. The term also had different meanings in Scandinavia and Scotland, and evolved from the Old English word gesith, meaning companion or retainer.
Fleance is a fictional son of Banquo in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, who escapes the murder plot of Macbeth and becomes the ancestor of the Stuart kings. He is also a figure in legendary Scottish history, but his existence is disputed by modern scholars.
It is found as a place name throughout Scotland. [3] For example, East Calder and West Calder that are both near Edinburgh, and also Calderwood near Glasgow. [3] Historian William Anderson asserted that the name came to prominence in Scotland through a French knight called Hugo de Cadella, who was created Thane of Calder, later known as Cawdor. [3]
Laird is a designation for an owner of a large, long-established Scottish estate, ranking below a baron and above a gentleman. It is derived from the Old English word hlafweard meaning "warden of loaves" and has no formal status in law, but can be recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Clan Brodie is a Scottish clan of uncertain origin, possibly Pictish, with a history of involvement in clan conflicts and the civil war. The clan's chief is Alexander Brodie of Brodie, and its seat is Brodie Castle in Morayshire.
Learn the meaning and usage of French words and phrases that have entered the English lexicon, such as à la carte, au revoir, and art nouveau. Find out which ones are still used in French and which ones are obsolete or different in the original language.
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