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Definition of English
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English
Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race. See 1st Bond, n., 8. Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons. The language of England or of the English nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries. A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type. A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball. To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain. To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion. Related Definitions:
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English Quotations
No people in the world can make you feel so small as the English. Robertson Davies I was also in love with the English language. Dick Schaap Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country. Theodore Roosevelt An English man does not travel to see English men. Laurence Sterne The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Ronald Reagan |
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English Translations
English in Afrikaans is Engels English in Dutch is Engels English in Finnish is englantilainen English in French is anglais english in German is Englisch English in Hungarian is angol English in Italian is inglese English in Swedish is engelsk |
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