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

Further reading
  • 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
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