Angelseaxan
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Old English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Originally a calque of Latin Anglī-Saxōnēs. Equivalent to Angel- + Seaxan.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Angelseaxan
- (rare) the Anglo-Saxons
Usage notes
[edit]- 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
[edit]Declension of Angelseaxan (weak)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | — | Angelseaxan |
| accusative | — | Angelseaxan |
| genitive | — | Angelseaxna |
| dative | — | Angelseaxum |