pseudo-english

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Definitions of pseudo-english word

adjective pseudo-english of, relating to, or characteristic of England or its inhabitants, institutions, etc. 1
adjective pseudo-english belonging or relating to, or spoken or written in, the English language: a high-school English class; an English translation of a Spanish novel. 1
noun pseudo-english the people of England collectively, especially as distinguished from the Scots, Welsh, and Irish. 1
noun pseudo-english the Germanic language of the British Isles, widespread and standard also in the U.S. and most of the British Commonwealth, historically termed Old English (c450–c1150), Middle English (c1150–c1475), and Modern English (after c1475). Abbreviation: E. 1
noun pseudo-english English language, composition, and literature as offered as a course of study in school. 1
noun pseudo-english a specific variety of this language, as that of a particular time, place, or person: American English; Shakespearean English. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English Englisc, equivalent to Engle (plural) the English (compare Latin Anglī; see Angle) + -isc -ish1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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