Angelseaxan

Old English

Etymology

Originally a calque of Latin Anglī-Saxōnēs. Equivalent to Angel- +‎ Seaxan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑn.ɡelˌsæ͜ɑk.sɑn/, [ˈɑŋ.ɡelˌsæ͜ɑk.sɑn]

Proper noun

Angelseaxan

1. (rare) the Anglo-Saxons

Usage notes

• Though the Latin term from which this was calqued was common in Latin writings, in their own language the Anglo-Saxons usually referred to themselves as Engle.

• The expected corresponding adjective is *Angelseaxisċ, though such a term is unattested.

Declension

Declension of Angelseaxan (weak)

Case	Singular	Plural
nominative	—	Angelseaxan
accusative	—	Angelseaxan
genitive	—	Angelseaxna
dative	—	Angelseaxum