Saxon
n.- The language of the Saxons; Anglo-Saxon.
- 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.
- Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon.
- A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony.
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.
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- Anglo-Saxon.
- Of or pertaining to Saxony or its inhabitants. Saxon blue (Dyeing),
a deep blue liquid used in dyeing, and obtained by dissolving indigo in concentrated sulphuric acid.
Saxon green (Dyeing),
a green color produced by dyeing with yellow upon a ground of Saxon blue.