Thegn

An Anglo-Saxon nobleman who held land and owed service, including military service.

A landowning member of the Anglo-Saxon nobility, below an earl in rank.

An Anglo-Saxon landholding noble who performed military and administrative service, including fighting, collecting taxes and administering local justice.

A member of the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy below an earl: a landholding warrior lord with local influence.

An Anglo-Saxon landholding noble who owed service to the king or another lord.

An Anglo-Saxon landholder who held a position below an earl and could provide military service.