Saxon /(săks"ŭn [or] -'n)/
Sax·on
Saxon
n.
- 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.
- The language of the Saxons; Anglo-Saxon.
Phrases & Compounds
- Old Saxon
- the Saxon of the continent of Europe in the old form of the language, as shown particularly in the “Heliand”, a metrical narration of the gospel history preserved in manuscripts of the 9th century.
Saxon
a.
- Of or pertaining to the Saxons, their country, or their language.
Phrases & Compounds
- Saxon blue
- a deep blue liquid used in dyeing, and obtained by dissolving indigo in concentrated sulphuric acid.
- Saxon green
- a green color produced by dyeing with yellow upon a ground of Saxon blue.