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Old English
Etymology
Originally a calque of Latin Anglī-Saxōnēs. Equivalent to Angel- + Seaxan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑn.ɡelˌsæ͜ɑk.sɑn/,
Proper noun
Angelseaxan
- (rare) the Anglo-Saxons
Usage notes
- Though the Latin term from which this was calqued was common in Latin writings, in their own language the Anglo-Saxons usually referred to themselves as Engle.
- The expected corresponding adjective is *Angelseaxisċ, though such a term is unattested.
Declension
Declension of Angelseaxan (weak)