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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Saxon(e, n. [ME and e.m.E. Saxon, Saxoyne, OF Saxoine (OED), late L. Saxonia.] Saxony, the country of the Saxons. The Stewart quot. may belong in Saxon n. —c1515 Asl. MS I 306/12.
Germanea superior hie Ducheland the impyre Swewia Bawar and Saxon 1535 Stewart 24448.
In tha boundis the blude of Saxone Thair duelling maid first into Albione 1549 Compl. 168/2.
The duc of Saxon
