English

Adjective
en-adj

1. obsolete spelling of|dependent

Noun
en-noun

1. UK A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
2. US misspelling of|dependent

References
Merriam-Webster Indicating only US spelling is "dependent" (redirects, lists British spelling as a "variant".)
Pam Peters, The Cambridge Guide to English Usage'', pp. 148-149.
Encarta Always a misspelling in US English, adjective and noun are differentiated in British English by spelling.

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