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

2. (a.) See Bond.

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

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

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

6. (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.

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

8. (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.