[gothic-l] The Gothic equivalent to the Anglo-Saxon Thegn

[the_lothian@yahoo.com [gothic-l]]

I am in the final editing of a novel about the struggle between Alaric and Stilicho.  I am trying to write this as historically correct as storytelling allows.
 

 I know that West Germanic tribal leaders had Thegns.  I am wondering if the East Germanic tribes, like the Goths, Vandals and Burgundians did too.
 

 And, if they did, what would the Gothic word be for the Saxon Thegn?
 

 Thank you guys for having this site and for your help.
 

 Tom
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