Anglic
[ang-glik]
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noun
the English language in a simplified spelling devised by R. E. Zachrisson (1880–1937), a Swedish philologist, to make English easier to use as an auxiliary language. About 40 of the most frequent words are kept in their usual spellings; the rest of the vocabulary is spelled phonetically with letters of the traditional 26-letter alphabet.
adjective
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Origin of Anglic
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
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Historical Examples of anglic
Anglic, the right thumb, on which the archers ring (zih-gr) is worn.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan
Iakopo (Anglic Jacob), who was the local teacher and rather a favourite with the Indiana's company, said he was very glad.
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In an out-of-the-way locality about two miles north of Nevern stands a farmhouse called Trellyfan, anglic Toadstown.
Nooks and Corners of PembrokeshireH. Thornhill Timmins
Bbur uses this name for, Anglic, the Kbul-river as low as nearly to Dakka.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan
Cancre and crabe in French are synonymous, meaning the same; Anglic, crab (fish).