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sax - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sax'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) sax, sex, from (etyl) . See also (l), (l).

Noun

(saxes)
  • (rare|or|obsolete) A knife; a sword; a dagger about 20 inches in length.
  • A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax.
  • Verb

    (es)
  • To cut or slash with a sharp instrument; incise; scarify.
  • Etymology 2

    From saxophone.

    Noun

    (saxes)
  • Short form of saxophone.
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'sax'

    six, sex, sox, sux, skux