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