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Definition of Saxon
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 language of the Saxons; Anglo-Saxon.

Of or pertaining to the Saxons, their country, or their language.

Anglo-Saxon.

Of or pertaining to Saxony or its inhabitants.


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Saxon Quotations
The Normans came over, lance in hand, burning and trampling down every thing before them, and cutting off the Saxon dynasty and the Saxon nobles at the edge of the sword; but the right of petition remained untouched.
Caleb Cushing

The natural barriers between England and Scotland were not sufficient to prevent the extension of the Saxon settlements and kingdoms across the border.
Goldwin Smith

I always feel more comfortable in chaotic surroundings. I don't know why that is. I think order is dull. There is something about this kind of desire for order, particularly in Anglo Saxon cultures, that drive out this ability for the streets to become a really exotic, amorphous, chaotic, organic place where ideas can, basically, develop.
Malcolm Mclaren

When Silence of the Lambs did well commercially it was more than anything. My partner Ed Saxon and I were just so relieved that finally we had made a movie that had made some money!
Jonathan Demme

More Saxon Quotations

Saxon Translations
Saxon in Dutch is Saksisch
saxon in German is Sachse
saxon in Italian is sassone
Saxon in Swedish is anglosaxare, saxare






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