New English

noun

1. Modern English.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New English¹

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Example Sentences

For a discussion of the etymology, see the New English Dictionary, especially the concluding note with reference to authorities.

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First, such as have given or taken any unfriendly reports of us New-English, should do well to recollect themselves.

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The New English Dictionary recognises provisionally nine separate nouns rack.

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This "word" will no longer appear in dictionaries, the editor of the New English Dictionary having laid this particular ghost.

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The New English Dictionary points out that “change” appears earlier than “exchange” in this sense.

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