the discipline that studies the English language and literature | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition |
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 | the occupation of athletes who compete for pay |
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) |
the people of England | someone who engages in sports |
| (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration |
| a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances |
| (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine |