Noun
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(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
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the discipline that studies the English language and literature
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the people of England
- english people -
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch
the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
- english language
Adjective
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of or relating to the English language
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of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
"English history"
"the English landed aristocracy"
"English literature"