Saxon
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Noun — A member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain.
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Etymology
From Old English Seaxan, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "knife" — the Saxons were named after the short single-edged blade, the seax, they were known for carrying.
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What does “Saxon” mean?
The word “Saxon” means a member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain. In plain terms, refers to the Germanic people who helped found early England, or to people/things from the German region of Saxony.
How do you pronounce “Saxon”?
“Saxon” is pronounced SAK-suhn (/ˈsæksən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saxon” in a sentence?
Here is “Saxon” used in a sentence: “The Saxons arrived in Britain in the 5th century and gradually settled much of the east and south.”
What part of speech is “Saxon”?
Depending on how it is used, “Saxon” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Saxon” come from?
The word “Saxon” comes from Old English. From Old English Seaxan, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "knife" — the Saxons were named after the short single-edged blade, the seax, they were known for carrying.
Is “Saxon” a common word?
“Saxon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Saxon” have?
“Saxon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany, some of whom later settled in Britain.
What is the difference between Saxon and Anglo-Saxon?
Saxon refers to a member of the ancient Germanic people who lived near the North Sea coast of what is now northern Germany. Anglo-Saxon specifically describes the Saxons and related Germanic groups who settled in Britain, along with the culture and language that developed there afterward.
Does Saxon always refer to Britain?
No. Saxon can also refer to a native of Saxony, a region and modern state in eastern Germany, which is a separate meaning from the historical Germanic people who settled in Britain. Context usually clarifies which sense is meant.
Is Saxon capitalized as an adjective?
Yes, Saxon is capitalized whether it is used as a noun for the people or region, or as an adjective describing something relating to the Saxons, their language, or Saxony, since it derives from a proper name.