Where does “sax” come from?
sax (Swedish) comes from Swedish saxofon — saxophone.
sax (Swedish): a pair of scissors; shears; "short of" saxofon; a...
Definitions
- a pair of scissors; shears; "short of" saxofon; a...
Ancestry of “sax”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | saxofon | saxophone |