english
english Lexical Profile
english Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The West Germanic language originating in England, currently serving as a global lingua franca and the primary language of numerous countries worldwide.
"She is pursuing a doctorate in English literature at the university."
The people of England considered collectively.
"The English have a long-standing tradition of afternoon tea."
North American Spin imparted to a ball, especially in billiards or pool, by striking it off-center.
"He put too much english on the cue ball, causing it to rebound at an unexpected angle."
• verb
To translate a text into the English language.
"The medieval Latin manuscript was originally englished in the late sixteenth century."
North American To impart spin to a ball by striking it off-center, particularly in cue sports.
"She englished the cue ball perfectly to avoid scratching into the corner pocket."
Word Nuance & Usage
The word is strictly capitalized when referring to the language, nationality, or as an adjective, but is frequently lowercased when referring to the spin applied to a billiard ball.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'Englisc', meaning 'pertaining to the Angles', a Germanic tribe that settled in Britain in the 5th century.
Usage Trend
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