Old English

Alternative forms

• þæġen-, þeġen-, þeġin-, þēn-

Prefix

þeġn-

1. Prefix denoting service, ministry, chivalry, bravery, nobility; warrior

   þeġnboren "well-born, of noble birth"

   þeġnhyse "attendant, follower, retainer"

   þeġnweorod "band of followers, entourage"