dane
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈdeɪn// dane
n. a large, strong dog breed from Denmark, known for its loyalty and size.
n. a breed of large, powerful dog originating in Denmark, characterized by a thick coat and loyal temperament.
The dane guards the house at night.
We adopted a great dane puppy last spring.
The great dane stands as one of the tallest dog breeds, often serving as a gentle giant in family homes.
From Middle English Dane, from Old Norse danir or Old English Dene. Both forms ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic *daniz.