Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The quality of being English, or of having English characteristics.

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Examples

  • Its always interesting to read french written by native english speakers … even when the french is completely perfect like the above there is still an air of englishness found in the choice of words which I adore!!

    rue89 2008

  • And I understand your ‘englishness’ feelings exactly.

    a nice bit of crumpet 2004

  • As the character analysis of aunt clarette claims, it's a reflection, a individualized harbors on hint and compound purchased through englishness.

    Wii-volution 2010

  • As the character analysis of aunt clarette claims, it's a reflection, a individualized harbors on hint and compound purchased through englishness.

    Wii-volution 2010

  • Some want to claim the saint as the champion of englishness.

    Living Open Source Tim 2010

  • i must say that i havent seen the movie as many times as some but i have seen it enough times to laugh. and recommend it to those wanting some insight into englishness, as opposed to remains of the day or chitty-chitty bang-bang.

    Blather.net newsfeed 2009

  • Office depot ceo steve odland, who highly waited tests as a teenager, states, "you can hold a how to hang a subway toilet claims, it's a reflection, a standard prams on plastic and druid trusted through englishness.

    Wii-volution 2010

  • All I need is a bowler hat to round off the englishness. allaboutcricket watching the cricket, ayee. gwarn freddie, opening over is looked good, maiden! bigggg up;) allaboutcricket My passion for cricket is ebbing already.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

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