Angelseaxan

Old English

Etymology

Originally a calque of Latin Anglī-Saxōnēs. Equivalent to Angel- +‎ Seaxan.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑn.ɡelˌsæ͜ɑk.sɑn/, [ˈɑŋ.ɡelˌsæ͜ɑk.sɑn]

Proper noun

Angelseaxan

  1. (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 Engle.
  • The expected corresponding adjective is *Angelseaxisċ, though such a term is unattested.

Declension
Declension of Angelseaxan (weak)
Case Singular Plural
nominative — Angelseaxan
accusative — Angelseaxan
genitive — Angelseaxna
dative — Angelseaxum
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