Main entry: English
Definition: the discipline that studies the English language and literature
Main entry: English, English language
Definition: 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
Definition: (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
Main entry: English, English people
Definition: the people of England
Main entry: English
Definition: of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people
Usage: English history; the English landed aristocracy; English literature
Main entry: English
Definition: of or relating to the English language