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Indish en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English indish, from Old English Indisċ. By surface analysis, Ind + -ish.

Meanings

  1. (archaic) Indian
    • Our early popular ideas of the mildness and effeminacy of the Hindoos were derived from the Bengalees, and are by no means characteristic of the general population of India. The Indish race have a fair share of courage and energy. 1856, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, volume 80, page 237:

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Indish en · PROPN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of Indian + English.

Meanings

  1. (India, colloquial, uncountable) Any of various varieties of English spoken in India.