Eingl-Sacson

Welsh

Etymology

Eingl (“Angle”) +‎ Sacson (“Saxon”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌei̯ŋɡlˈsaksɔn/, [ˌei̯ŋɡl̩ˈsaksɔn]

Noun

Eingl-Sacson m (plural Eingl-Sacsoniaid or Eingl-Sacsons)

  1. (historical) Anglo-Saxon person
  2. the Anglo-Saxon language
    Synonym: Hen Saesneg

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Eingl-Sacson”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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