What is another word for thanes?
Pronunciation: [θˈe͡ɪnz] (IPA) 
Thanes are high ranking officials in medieval Scotland, similar to earls or barons. Some synonyms for the word thanes include lords, nobles, aristocrats, magnates, and elites. These individuals were often granted land and resources by the king in exchange for their loyalty and military support. Thanes were also responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing laws in their territories. Other titles that refer to similar positions of power include vassals, chieftains, and dukes. The term thane is most commonly associated with the Scottish culture, but it has also been used in the context of Anglo-Saxon England and Norse culture.
