Englishry
Americannoun
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the fact of being English, especially by birth.
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a population that is English or of English descent.
the Englishry of Ireland.
noun
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people of English descent, esp in Ireland
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the fact or condition of being an Englishman or Englishwoman, esp by birth
Etymology
Origin of Englishry
1250–1300; late Middle English Englisherie < Anglo-French Englescherie, equivalent to Middle English Englisch English + Anglo-French -erie -ery
Example Sentences
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It had been the country of trial by ordeal with red-hot irons, of the Law of Englishry, and of the sad, wordless song of Morfa-Rhuddlan.
From Literature
The young enthusiast's guileless arrangements for driving the Englishry into the sea were ridiculous, no doubt.
From Project Gutenberg
The law of “Englishry” deserves a passing note.
From Project Gutenberg
This law of “Englishry” is often illustrated in old chronicles.
From Project Gutenberg
The year 1340, which saw the abolition of the law of Englishry, was very likely the exact year of Chaucer’s birth; and from that time forward our legislation ceased to recognize any distinction of races: all natives of England were alike Englishmen.
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