(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 arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

Of or relating to, or spoken or written in British 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)

(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.

(Britain) A form of received pronunciation formerly used in British broadcasting.

The variety of English used in Ireland.

(music) a woodwind instrument similar to an oboe, but larger and pitched a fifth lower

Any of several saddles which, unlike a Western saddle, do not have a horn, but have padded panels so do not need a separate saddle blanket.