Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
English (adjective)of, relating to, or characteristic of , the English people, or the English language - England
1.
a) the language of the people of and the United States and many areas now or formerly under British control - England
b) a particular variety of English distinguished by peculiarities (as of pronunciation)
c) English language, literature, or composition when a subject of study
2.
the people of England
3.
a) an English translation
b) idiomatic or intelligible English
4.
spin around the vertical axis deliberately imparted to a ball that is driven or rolled - compare draw follow body english
transitive verb
1.
to translate into English
2.
to adopt into English - anglicize
