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Angelseaxan
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Old English
Etymology
Originally a calque of ang la Anglī-Saxōnēs. Equivalent to ang Angel Seaxan.
Pronunciation
an+gel-seaxan
Proper noun
ang proper noun
ang 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 ang Engle.
The expected corresponding adjective is *Angelseaxisċ, though such a term is unattested.
Declension
weak Angelseaxan Angelseaxan Angelseaxna Angelseaxum