"Thain" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Thains [plural]
Etymology: Status surname for a noble retainer or attendant, from Middle English theyn (“thane; noble”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|enm|theyn||thane; noble}} Middle English theyn (“thane; noble”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Thain (plural Thains)
  1. A surname originating as an occupation. Wikipedia link: Thain Synonyms: Thane, Thayne

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