General
sais
What does sais mean?
The Welsh word for an English person — specifically a man. Saesnes is the female form, Saeson the plural, Saesneg the English language. Can be neutral description or pointed depending entirely on tone and who's saying it.
"He's a Sais but he's been living in Aberystwyth for twenty years now."
Origin
Middle Welsh Seis, from Proto-Brythonic *Sėɨs, borrowed from Latin Saxō — 'Saxon'.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sais mean in Welsh?
Sais is Welsh for an Englishman — literally meaning 'Saxon'.
How do you use Sais in a sentence?
"He's a Sais, moved down from London a few years back."
Where does Sais come from?
It's a Welsh word derived from 'Saxon,' historically used to describe the English.
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