saxon

ˈsæksən

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Germanic people who inhabited England before the Norman Conquest (5th-11th centuries).

“The historian studied the Saxon culture and its influence on modern English.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Saxons or their language.

“The Saxon architecture of the old church was a notable example of medieval design.”

Synonyms

  • anglo-saxon
  • germanic

Antonyms

  • norman
  • viking