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Saxony.

A state of modern Germany, located in the east, far from historical Saxon lands. Official name: Free State of Saxony.

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name/ˈsæksəni/
  1. A state of modern Germany, located in the east, far from historical Saxon lands. Official name: Free State of Saxony.

  2. A historical region and former duchy in north-central Germany.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English Saxonie, from Latin Saxōnia, from Saxō (stem Saxōn-) + -ia. By surface analysis, Saxon + -y.

noun/ˈsæksəni/
  1. A fine soft woollen fabric.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made from this or similar yarn.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English Saxonie, from Latin Saxōnia, from Saxō (stem Saxōn-) + -ia. By surface analysis, Saxon + -y.

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