The Thegen was a common title for a Chieftain among the Northmen.Among the Rohirrim the equivalent Thane designated a follower or squire while among the Hobbits the Thain designated the nominal leader of the Shirefolk and head of the Took-clan.Among the Woodmen the Thegna or later Degan was the nominal Chieftain of the Woodmen of Rhovanion who traditionally resided at Theihstathbaurg. Derived Titles: * Hauhthegna (Old Rhovanian) - High-Thane or High-Chief ("Huithyn").