Associations to the word «Wessex»

Wiktionary

WESSEX, proper noun. One of the seven major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, existing between the 6th and 9th centuries, and comprising most of England south of the Thames.

Dictionary definition

WESSEX, noun. A Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century.

Wise words

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