Definition of "anglaise" []

• A country-dance; also, the music for such a dance. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Crème anglaise is a very rich custard that is often used as a sauce with other desserts."
• "Creme anglaise is the base to one of my favorite desserts from childhood - floating island."
• "Crème anglaise is made by heating cream with a vanilla bean until the mixture just comes to a simmer."