abthanage
|ab-than-age|
C2
/ˈæbθənɪdʒ/
office of an abthane
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abthanage' originates from Old Scottish, specifically the word 'abthane', where 'ab-' meant 'abbot' and 'thane' referred to a nobleman or landholder.
Historical Evolution
'abthane' transformed into the term 'abthanage' to denote the jurisdiction or office held by an abthane.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the office of an abthane, and this meaning has largely remained the same in historical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a historical term referring to the office or jurisdiction of an abthane, an ancient Scottish title.
The abthanage was a significant position in medieval Scotland.
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