saga
/ˈsɑːɡə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sagas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story.
Noun
Examples
The latest Fire Emblem, developed by the makers of Advance Wars and available in the U.S., is the seventh game in an epic saga that began 13 years ago on the NES.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “saga” mean?
An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
Is “saga” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.