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Wessex
WEHS-ihks
Wessex (name) means a historic Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England, and the fictional setting of Thomas Hardy's novels. Example: “Thomas Hardy set many of his novels in the region he called Wessex.”
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A historic Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England, and the fictional setting of Thomas Hardy's novels.
"Thomas Hardy set many of his novels in the region he called Wessex."
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Etymology
From Middle English Westsex, from Old English Westseaxan (literally “West Saxons”), which stood for both Wessex and its people. The use of Wessex in a modern context for the West Country was popularised by Thomas Hardy, who used the term for his semi-fictional setting based on the region.
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What does “Wessex” mean?
The word “Wessex” means a historic Anglo-Saxon kingdom in southern England, and the fictional setting of Thomas Hardy's novels.
How do you pronounce “Wessex”?
“Wessex” is pronounced WEHS-ihks (/ˈwɛs.ɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wessex” in a sentence?
Here is “Wessex” used in a sentence: “Thomas Hardy set many of his novels in the region he called Wessex.”
What part of speech is “Wessex”?
“Wessex” is a name.
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