A person from Denmark; also refers to a Great Dane, a large breed of dog.
From Old English 'Dene' (Dane), from Old Norse 'Danir' (the Danish people). The tribal name 'Dani' entered European languages when Norse explorers became known across Europe.
Great Danes aren't from Denmark—they were developed in Germany, but European breeders called them Danes, possibly because Danish nobility bred them. The dog's actual origin is mysterious, but the name stuck due to trade and cultural prestige.
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