Proper noun
Thain (plural Thains)
A surname originating as an occupation.
After the battle, the kingdom of Arnor was destroyed, and in the absence of the king, the Hobbits elected a Thain of the Shire from among their own chieftains. Source: Internet
“Council would like to meet with SRU and NSWRU to review and refine those plans for the code in western Sydney to capture and maximise its potential,” Cr Thain said. Source: Internet
They are, on the back row: Piper Gallagher, J.D. Maddox, Grace Hileman; Middle row: Brenyn Ball, Caden Eldridge, Jackson Eldridge; front row: Michael Martin, Jaxon Jones, Blakely Ball, Maci Thain, and Baylor Moore. Source: Internet
The first Thain of the Shire was Bucca of the Marish, who founded the Oldbuck family. Source: Internet
The Thain was in charge of Shire Moot and Muster and the Hobbitry-in-Arms, but as the Hobbits of the Shire generally led entirely peaceful, uneventful lives the office of Thain came to be seen as something of a formality. Source: Internet
Thain notes, however, that the resident who is leaving should let someone else in town know, in case of an emergency. Source: Internet