Why Is It Called Thanet?

Commonly the original meaning of Thanet is thought to be “fire” or “bright island” (tân means fire in Modern Welsh and tan in Breton), and this has led to speculation the island was home to an ancient beacon or lighthouse. Is Thanet named after Thanatos? The name Thanet comes from the Common Brittonic (Old Brythonic) …

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