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Word: English
Speech Type: Adjective
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
relating to England or its people or language.
Short Definition:relating to England
Word: English
Speech Type: Noun
ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ
the language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world.
Short Definition:language of England
the people of England.
Short Definition:English people
spin or side given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards
Short Definition:spin on ball
Examples:- put more English on the ball
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