SAXONY Sax"o*ny, n. [So named after the kingdom of Saxony, reputed to produce fine wool.]
1. A kind of glossy woolen cloth formerly much used.
2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn.
SAXONY YARN
Saxony yarn.
Defn: A fine grade of woolen yarn twisted somewhat harder and smoother than zephyr yarn.
SAXOPHONE
Sax"o*phone, n. Etym: [A.A.J. Sax, the inventor (see Saxhorn) + Gr.
(Mus.)
Defn: A wind instrument of brass, containing a reed, and partaking of the qualities both of a brass instrument and of a clarinet.
SAX-TUBA
Sax"-tu`ba, n. Etym: [See Saxhorn, and Tube.] (Mus.)
Defn: A powerful instrument of brass, curved somewhat like the Roman buccina, or tuba.
SAY
Say, obs. imp. of See.