n. [ L. Saxo, pl. Saxones, from the Saxon national name; cf. AS. pl. Seaxe, Seaxan, fr. seax a knife, a short sword, a dagger (akin to OHG. sahs, and perhaps to L. saxum rock, stone, knives being originally made of stone); and cf. G. Sachse, pl. Sachsen. Cf. Saxifrage. ] 1. (a) One of a nation or people who formerly dwelt in the northern part of Germany, and who, with other Teutonic tribes, invaded and conquered England in the fifth and sixth centuries. (b) Also used in the sense of Anglo-Saxon. (c) A native or inhabitant of modern Saxony. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The language of the Saxons; Anglo-Saxon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Old Saxon, the Saxon of the continent of Europe in the old form of the language, as shown particularly in the “Heliand”, a metrical narration of the gospel history preserved in manuscripts of the 9th century. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to the Saxons, their country, or their language. (b) Anglo-Saxon. (c) Of or pertaining to Saxony or its inhabitants. [ 1913 Webster ]

Saxon blue (Dyeing), a deep blue liquid used in dyeing, and obtained by dissolving indigo in concentrated sulphuric acid. Brande & C. --
Saxon green (Dyeing), a green color produced by dyeing with yellow upon a ground of Saxon blue. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Relating to the Saxons or Anglo- Saxons. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An idiom of the Saxon or Anglo-Saxon language. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One versed in the Saxon language. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Min.) See Mountain soap, under Mountain. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ So named after the kingdom of Saxony, reputed to produce fine wool. ] 1. A kind of glossy woolen cloth formerly much used. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

. A fine grade of woolen yarn twisted somewhat harder and smoother than zephyr yarn. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]