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Sassenach

usgb/ˈsæsənæk/Volume
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Scottish Origin

Originally a Gaelic term meant 'Englishman', commonly used by Scots.

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You can tell by his accent, he's a Sassenach.
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Cultural Nuance

It can be friendly teasing or slightly derogatory depending on tone and context.

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Hey Sassenach, fancy a drink?
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Not An Insult

It's not generally used as an insult but be aware of personal and situational sensitivity.

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No offense meant, Sassenach, it's just a local habit.
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