sarrazin

[ sar-uh-zin ]

/ ˈsær ə zɪn /

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noun

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of sarrazin

1680–90; <French (blé) sarrasinSaracen (wheat)

After some heated controversy Sarrazin made a final and (presumably) carefully-weighed statement of his case.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
Again, it has been claimed by Sarrazin that the language of Beowulf shows traces of the Scandinavian origin of the poem.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
At the same time the French vivacity discovered a kindred soul in Kitty; Mr. Sarrazin became her intimate friend in five minutes.
The Evil Genius|Wilkie Collins
Mr. Sarrazin went to the window; hid himself behind the curtain; and cautiously peeped out.
The Evil Genius|Wilkie Collins

Mrs. Presty, keeping a wary eye on Mr. Sarrazin, was not quite so ready as her daughter in rushing at conclusions.
The Evil Genius|Wilkie Collins