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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1En·glish
adjective \ˈiŋ-glish, ˈiŋ-lish\Definition of ENGLISH
: of, relating to, or characteristic of England, the English people, or the English language
— En·glish·ness noun
See Origin of ENGLISH
Middle English, from Old English englisc, from Engle (plural) Angles
First Known Use: before 12th century
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nounDefinition of ENGLISH
1
a : the language of the people of England and the United States and many areas now or formerly under British control b : a particular variety of English distinguished by peculiarities (as of pronunciation) c : English language, literature, or composition when a subject of study
2
plural in construction : the people of England
3
a : an English translation b : idiomatic or intelligible English
4
: spin around the vertical axis deliberately imparted to a ball that is driven or rolled — compare draw, follow, body english
Examples of ENGLISH
- The English traditionally have afternoon tea.
- I asked the doctor to give me my diagnosis in English, not medical jargon.
First Known Use of ENGLISH
before 12th century
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transitive verbDefinition of ENGLISH
1
: to translate into English
2
: to adopt into English : anglicize
First Known Use of ENGLISH
14th century
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