Angelseaxan
التعريفات والمعاني
== 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
(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 ====
Weak: