The __, novel by Michael Ondaatje (7)

I believe the answer is:

english

(Other definitions for english that I've seen before include "Widely-spoken language" , "side" , "spin?" , "Would he sling out the language?" , "See 10" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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