of or pertaining to england, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called anglo-saxon race.-see 1st bond, n., 8.-collectively, the people of england; english people or persons.-the language of england or of the english nation, and of their descendants in america, india, and other countries.-a kind of printing type, in size between pica and great primer. see type.-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.-to translate into the english language; to anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain.-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.