a native or inhabitant of Denmark
"The local guide explained that as a Dane, she had grown up hearing stories about ancient Viking sagas."
A person from Denmark or of Danish descent.
"The dane arrived at the airport wearing a traditional wool suit."
In plain English: A Dane is someone who was born and lives in Denmark.
"The friendly dane greeted me with his tail wagging when I arrived at my apartment complex."
A surname, from nicknames for someone who came from Denmark, also a variant of Dean.
"The Dane family has lived in this village for several generations."
The word came into English through both the Old Norse form Danir and the Old English term Dene. It originally referred to people from Denmark before becoming a general name for those of Danish descent or heritage.