Meaning Of English

a.

Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.
a.

See 1st Bond, n., 8.
n.

Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons.
n.

The language of England or of the English nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries.
n.

A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type.
n.

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.
v. t.

To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain.
v. t.

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.