Old Saxon

noun

: the language of the Saxons of northwest Germany until about the 12th century see Indo-European Languages Table

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Old Saxon was in 1833

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“Old Saxon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Saxon. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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