Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Denoted a person who was of English heritage. It was used to distinguish people who lived in border areas (for example, near Wales or Scotland). It was also used to distinguish an Anglo-Saxon from a Norman. Categories Academy Awards Best Pictures, child actors, English adjectives, English nouns, gospel musicians, isograms, Mayflower passengers, nationalities, NBA players, The Pretenders lyrics, word names