'English' or 'english'

[Tom]

Dear All

Could you please tell me the difference?

1- English
2- english

I am telling you for sure that I have seen the latter , though I do not seem to recall where.

Tom

[Englishuser]

Hi Tom,

As far as I know, the only way of spelling 'English' (when referring to the language or the nationality) correctly is with a capital e: names of languages and nationality words should be spelt with capital letters. However, it's quite common that people misspell words such words, and therefore you might well come across texts where 'English' is spelt 'english'.

[Yankee]

[Mister Micawber]

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From the American Heritage Dict:

5. also english a. The spin given to a propelled ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist. b. Bodily movement in an effort to influence the movement of a propelled object.
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who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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[Yankee]

Leave it to, Mr. M

Do you also happen to know whether this usage is connected with a specific sport or sports? And why it's thought to be English?

Amy

[Mister Micawber]

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Do you know this SITE,

[Yankee]

Hi MM

Yes, I do know that site. But I hadn't looked there for an answer. Thanks. Billiards sounds like a logical possibility. Unfortunately I'm not a pool player --- unless it's a pool filled with water, that is.

Amy