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What is a sassenach?

What is a sassenach? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (pejorative) An English person.
  2. (pejorative) A Lowland Scot.
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The mildly derogatory Scottish Gaelic term Sassenach derives from this source.
The media community is reluctant to admit that Sassenach papers could overtake the homegrown product.
When I say I'm from the lowlands of West Yorkshire not the Highlands, they have a laugh and call me a sassenach.
To a Gaelic gentleman like him the Sassenach name he used for a convenience was gall and wormwood.
Thus it was the McDonnell made his peace with the Sassenach.
The old soldier turns himself towards the voice of the Sassenach, and, with the bold courtesy of the camp, bids him enter the hut.

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