Anglo-Saxon

An·glo–Sax·on

noun \ˌaŋ-glō-ˈsak-sən\

Definition of ANGLO-SAXON

1

: a member of the Germanic peoples conquering England in the fifth century a.d. and forming the ruling class until the Norman conquest — compare angle, jute, saxon

2

a : englishman; specifically : a person descended from the Anglo-Saxons

b : a white gentile of an English-speaking nation

3

: old english 1

4

: direct plain English; especially : English using words considered crude or vulgar

— Anglo–Saxon adjective

Origin of ANGLO-SAXON

New Latin Anglo-Saxones, plural, alteration of Medieval Latin Angli Saxones, from Latin Angli Angles + Late Latin Saxones Saxons

First Known Use: before 12th century