| Saxony A historical region of northern Germany. The original home of the Saxons, it was conquered by Charlemagne in the eighth century and became a duchy after his death. Its borders were eventually extended southeastward as the region was subdivided and redivided. The dukes of Saxony became electors of the Holy Roman Empire in 1356, and in 1806 the elector was elevated to kingship but lost half his territory to Prussia in 1815. A later kingdom of Saxony was part of the German Empire (1871-1918). |
sax·o·ny also Sax·o·ny (s k s -n )n. pl. sax·o·nies also Sax·o·nies 1. A high-grade wool fabric originally made from the wool of sheep raised in Saxony. 2. A fine soft woolen fabric similar in weave to tweed. 3. A woven carpet having a cut pile of dense erect tufts. |
saxony [ˈsæksənɪ]
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1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a fine 3-ply yarn used for knitting and weaving
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a fine woollen fabric used for coats, etc.
[named after Saxony, where it was produced]
Saxony [ˈsæksənɪ]
n
1. (Placename) a state in E Germany, formerly part of East Germany. Pop.: 4 459 700 (2000 est.)
2. (Placename) a former duchy and electorate in SE and central Germany, whose territory changed greatly over the centuries
3. (Placename) (in the early Middle Ages) any territory inhabited or ruled by Saxons Compare Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony German name Sachsen French name Saxe
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