The ancient or older language of Modern English, spoken in England and parts of Scotland (where it became Lowland Scots) from about 1100 AD to 1500 AD. It developed from Anglo-Saxon, also called Old English, with heavy influence from French and Latin after the Norman invasion.

Middle English.

(masonry) In bricklaying, an arrangement of bricks such that one course has the short sides of the bricks (headers) facing outwards, and the next course has the long sides of the bricks (stretchers) facing outwards.

The form of the English language used in Australia.

(US) A movement that encourages English-only speakers to learn other languages in order to promote cultural diversity and acceptance.

(uncommon) The generalised variety of English spoken and written primarily in the United Kingdom and its former colonies, frequently excluding Canada; always excluding the United States of America. (ie. non-North American English)

The English language as written and spoken in the United Kingdom (in contrast with other places, particularly other countries where English is predominant or at least an important language)

Of or relating to, or spoken or written in British English.

(Britain) A variety of English accent, spreading out from London into the area of the Thames estuary, containing features of received pronunciation, Cockney and other regional accents.

The form of bluebell native to the British Isles, where it flowers in spring giving broad carpets of blue in many woods.