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Sassenach

Syllabification: (Sas·se·nach)
Pronunciation: /ˈsasəˌnak/

Scottish &, Irish derogatory
Definition of Sassenach

noun

  • an English person.

adjective

  • English.

Origin:

early 18th century (as a noun): from Scottish Gaelic Sasunnoch, Irish Sasanach, from Latin Saxones 'Saxons'

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