English Explanatory Dictionary

Saxony

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A state of modern Germany, located in the east, far from historical Saxon lands. Official name: Free State of Saxony.
  2. A historical region and former duchy in north-central Germany.
noun
  1. A fine soft woollen fabric.
  2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made from this or similar yarn.

Pronunciation

/ˈsæksəni/ en-us-Saxony.ogg

Word forms

Saxony Saxonies

Etymology

From Middle English Saxonie, from Latin Saxōnia, from Saxō (stem Saxōn-) + -ia. By surface analysis, Saxon + -y.

Synonyms

Saxe

Derived words

Anglo-Saxony Lower Saxony Saxony-Anhalt
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