saxon

IPA: sˈæksʌn

Root Word: Saxon

A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.
A native or inhabitant of Saxony.
(uncountable, US printing, rare, dated) A size of type between German and Norse, 2-point type.
(Ireland, Wales, poetic) An English/British person.
A kind of rapidly spinning ground-based firework.
The language of the ancient Saxons.
The dialect of modern High German spoken in Saxony.
A surname.
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage or directly from the noun Saxon.
A place name:
A census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States.
An unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.
A town and census-designated place therein, in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States.
A municipality in Martigny district, Valais canton, Switzerland.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxons.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Saxony.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.
(Ireland, Wales, poetic) Of, relating to, or characteristic of England, typically as opposed to a Celtic nationality.

Examples of "saxon" in Sentences

The Saxon warriors were known for their fierce fighting skills and unwavering loyalty to their king
My ancestors were of Saxon descent, tracing back to a long line of proud and noble warriors
The Saxon language is a Germanic language spoken by the ancient tribes of northern Europe
After the Saxon invasion, many Celtic tribes were forced to flee or submit to their new rulers
The Saxon architecture features intricate carvings and elaborate stonework, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the builders