sasanach

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Usage notes 1.2 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Noun

sasanach (plural sasanachs)

1. (derogatory) an Englishman.

[edit] Usage notes

Insular Celts referred to the English as "Saxon", citing their cultural roots as 5th century barbarian invaders who defeated and out-battled the Celts. However, after fifteen hunderd years of inter-breeding, there are no true natives of the island any more.

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sassenach