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Sassenach

Sassenach

2 9.9
A word Scots use for a person from England, often to tease or insult
  • noun
  • /ˈsæsənæx/
  • Jargon
: sassenach
  • "Dinna worry, Sassenach," he said.

Examples

  • "Put your feet up, Sassenach," he said.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • For the Lord's sake, Sassenach, you've cost the man close to a year's income!

    Fiction book (1992)

  • "No harm done, Sassenach," he said.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • But what is it the Bible says, Sassenach?

    Fiction book (1992)

  • I opened my mouth, then caught the word "Sassenach," spoken with no kindly intonation, and shut it again.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "I've a bargain like that myself, Sassenach," he said quietly, looking down at me.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • "Ah, dinna worrit yourself on my account, Sassenach."

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "Not at all, Sassenach."

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "Neither do I, Sassenach."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • "Well done, Sassenach, you've finally arrived!" he exclaimed with a smile.

Surface Forms

Sassenach singular
Sassenachs plural

Etymology

Sassenach comes from the Scottish Gaelic Sasunnach, which means 'person from England' and comes from the old name Saxon for people of England. So Sassenach is what Scots often call an English person, sometimes as a teasing or unfriendly name.