english

Definitions


[ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to England or its people or language


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Origin:
Old English Englisc(see Angle, -ish). The word originally denoted the early Germanic settlers of Britain (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes), or their language (now called Old English)


[ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world

- the people of England

- spin or side given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards
(e.g: put more English on the ball)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English Englisc(see Angle, -ish). The word originally denoted the early Germanic settlers of Britain (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes), or their language (now called Old English)




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