Saxon
|Sax/on|
/ˈsæksən/
Germanic tribe
Etymology
'Saxon' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Saxones', where 'Sax-' referred to a knife or sword, indicating the martial nature of the people.
'Saxones' transformed into the Old English word 'Seaxan', and eventually became the modern English word 'Saxon'.
Initially, it referred to a specific Germanic tribe, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to the Saxons.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Germanic people that inhabited parts of central and northern Germany from Roman times and migrated to Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries.
The Saxons played a significant role in the early history of England.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the Saxons or their language.
The Saxon language influenced the development of Old English.
Synonyms
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