Old Saxon

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Old Saxon, also known as Old Low German, is the earliest recorded form of Low Saxon, documented from the 9th century until the 12th century, when it evolved into Middle Low German. It was spoken on the north-west coast of Germany and in Denmark by Saxon peoples. It is closely related to Old Anglo-Frisian (Old Frisian, Old English), partially participating in the Ingvaeonic nasal spirant law, Old Dutch, Old East Low Franconian and to Old High German.

Only a few texts survive, predominantly in baptismal vows the Saxons were required to perform at the behest of Charlemagne. The only literary text preserved is Heliand.

Heliand
Genesis fragment
Trierer Blutsegen
Wurmsegen
Spurihalz
Old Saxon baptismal vow
Psalms commentary
Penitentiary
Beda homily
Credo
Essener Heberegister

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Other references

Encyclopædia Britannica, Old Saxon language

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