Saxon /(săks"ŭn [or] -'n)/

Sax·on

Saxon

n.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  1. 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.