Anglo-saxony
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Definitions
- 1 The geographical or cultural realm of Anglo-Saxons (people of English ethnic descent); Anglo-Saxons collectively.
"Our Constitution nourished twins. It carried Africa on its left bosom, and Anglo-Saxony on its right bosom; and these two, drawing milk from the same bosom, have waxed strong, and stand to-day federated into the one republic."
- 2 The geographical or cultural realm of Anglo-Saxons (members of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century); Anglo-Saxons collectively. historical, rare
"To conclude the observations relative to Anglo-Saxony, it may be observed that, the principal part of its territory, when most extended, is now included in the dominions of Prussia; […]"
Example
More examples"Our Constitution nourished twins. It carried Africa on its left bosom, and Anglo-Saxony on its right bosom; and these two, drawing milk from the same bosom, have waxed strong, and stand to-day federated into the one republic."
Etymology
From Anglo-Saxon + -y (suffix forming abstract nouns or names of locations) under influence of Saxony.
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