Where does “sax” come from?
sax (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic sahsą, from Proto-Indo-European sek- — to cut, cut off, sever.
sax (Old Norse): a oneedged sword, a backsword; shears
Definitions
- a oneedged sword, a backsword; shears
Ancestry of “sax”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | sahsą | a stone chip used for cutting; dagger, knife |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sek- | to cut, cut off, sever |