Sassanach

Word used in the English spoken in Scotland, which is directly from the Scottish(Gaelic) language. Sassanach literally meaning Saxon. This originally meant an Englishman. Then as Scottish(Gaelic) lost it's footing as the majority language of Scotland(geographically and 'de facto'), Scottish(Gaelic) speakers used the word to describe anyone who spoke any Anglian based language(i.e. the English language as spoken in England, Hiberno-English, Scoto-English/Lallans/('Scots') e.t.c) Nowadays, it has become common in Scoto-English/Lallans ('Scots'), and is used to refer to English people. Although not explicitly derogatory, some people (notably the English) consider it to be so.

Na Sassanaich! Sassanach! Ach, yet more Sassanaich settling in our country!

by Dòmhnallan May 14, 2008

Sassanach

The incorrect spelling of the Gaelic word Sasannach. It means Englishman and comes from the word Saxon. Also every Outlander fan says it all the time. Also the ch makes a german ch, not a k.

Person 1: Oh, look at that sassanach! (I feel so Scottish).
Person 2: Carson a tha sibh ag ràdh sin cho neònach? Cuideachd chan eil sin ciamar a' bhith sibh a' sgrìobadh e!
Person 1: What.

by bupity bup May 5, 2022

sassenach

The Gaelic term for a Saxon. Survives in modern day Ireland and Scotland as a derogatory term for an English person.

I went into a pub in Templebar but it was full of Sassenachs so i left straight away.

by Damo B January 27, 2006

sasasnatch

When one's snatch is so hairy and gingery that it resembles that of the mythical creature known as a Sasquatch.

My dad's new wife is such a sasasnatch.

by Riley O'Shea August 11, 2014

Sassenach

Refers to the non Celtic/gaelic speaking Britons usually of Saxon antecedents. Usually meant as a mild put down.

"My poor sister is stuck with a drunk for a husband."

"Dont worry, it could be worse. He could be a sober Sassenach."

by MichaelArchAngel71 August 17, 2011

sassenach

A Scot's term for an english person. Supposedly said with mirth but often containing thinly veiled hostility.

Och. A sassenach.

by Mone. October 6, 2008

sassenach

Gaelic term in olden years referring to an English/Saxon person, most often in a derogatory way. After pervasive use in the Starz television show Outlander, it now can be used as a term of endearing passion and affection towards one’s partner or spouse ie pertaining to a dearly and passionately loved one:

Kevin said to his wife Oona, “Sassenach, you are blood of my blood and bone of my bone. I give you my body, that we two might be one. I give you my spirit, until our life shall be done.”

by Sherriff Huckleberry July 3, 2019