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Sachs

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\ ˈzäks How to pronounce Sachs (audio) , ˈsaks How to pronounce Sachs (audio) \

Definition of Sachs

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Hans 1494–1576 German poet and Meistersinger

Sachs

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\ ˈsaks How to pronounce Sachs (audio) , ˈzäks How to pronounce Sachs (audio) \

Definition of Sachs (Entry 2 of 2)

Nelly 1891–1970 Swedish (German-born) dramatist and poet

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