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saxon

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1. saxon - Noun

2. saxon - Adjective

3. Saxon - Proper noun

Meaning

One of a nation or people who formerly dwelt in the northern part of Germany, and who, with other Teutonic tribes, invaded and conquered England in the fifth and sixth centuries.

Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon.

A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony.

The language of the Saxons; Anglo-Saxon.

Of or pertaining to the Saxons, their country, or their language.

Anglo-Saxon.

Of or pertaining to Saxony or its inhabitants.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Saxon princes Source: Internet

for greater clarity choose a plain Saxon term instead of a latinate one Source: Internet

Abramorama’s Evan Saxon and Richard Abramowitz said in a statement, “We are honored that Pearl Jam has entrusted us – for the fourth time – to help present their new record ‘Gigaton’ to fans around the world. Source: Internet

After the Battle of Leipzig the Prussian-Russian alliance showed no interest in an alliance with the Saxon king in the wider struggle against Napoleon irrespective of offers of support from Frederick Augustus. Source: Internet

Ælle's death is not recorded and although he may have been the founder of a South Saxon dynasty, there is no firm evidence linking him with later South Saxon rulers. Source: Internet

A decapitated seventh century Saxon man was excavated from Stonehenge in 1923. Source: Internet

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