The term 'Scottish Landholder of Old' can be summarized as a THANE, which is a five-letter word. A THANE was a Scottish landholder of old, typically a nobleman or a member of the gentry who held land directly from the Crown. The Thanes were responsible for providing military service to the King and were also expected to provide counsel and advice. They were an important part of the feudal system in Scotland and had considerable power and influence.