Englishperson

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English

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Etymology

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From English +‎ person.

Noun

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Englishperson (plural Englishpersons or Englishpeople)

  1. (uncommon) Somebody with origins in England.
    • 1818, Peter Hervé, How to Enjoy Paris; Being a Complete Guide to the Visiter of the French Metropolis. [], 2nd edition, London: [] the Author: [] Mr. Egerton, Whitehall; Messrs. Hoitt, []; and Mesers.[sic] Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, [], page 286:
      If Englishpersons are present, tea is called for; []

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