Sacson

Welsh

Etymology

From English Saxon, from Latin Saxō. Doublet of Sais.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsaksɔn/

Noun

Sacson m (plural Sacsoniaid or Sacsons, not mutable)

1. (historical) Saxon (Germanic tribe)
2. Saxon (inhabitant of Saxony)

Derived terms

• Eingl-Sacson
• Sacsoneg

Related terms

• Sacsoni (“Saxony”)

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “Sacson”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Sacson”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies