SAXONY

Saxony, Sachsen, Saxe

(noun) an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Saxony

A historic realm and modern state of Germany.

Noun

Saxony (countable and uncountable, plural Saxonies)

A fine soft woollen fabric.

Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn.

Source: Wiktionary


Sax"o*ny, n. [So named after the kingdom of Saxony, reputed to produce fine wool.]

1. A kind of glossy woolen cloth formerly much used.

2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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