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Definition of danes

danes

/deɪnz/
danes
Plural:Danes
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Adjective:Danish
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danes Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Natives or citizens of Denmark, or people of Danish descent.

Example

"The Danes are widely known for their high quality of life, cycling culture, and modern design."

2

The Norse invaders and settlers from Scandinavia (especially Denmark) who raided and colonized parts of Britain and Ireland during the early Middle Ages.

Example

"During the ninth century, the Danes established control over a large area of northern and eastern England known as the Danelaw."

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dandruffy
dandy
dane
danes
dang
danged
danger

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English Dene, via Old Norse Danir, referring to the North Germanic tribes inhabiting the Danish islands and southern Jutland.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Danes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/danes
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