Word History
Middle English Dan, from Old Norse Danr
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Dane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dane. Accessed 30 May. 2023.
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Dane
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Dane
biographical name
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