Szechwanese

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The people of Szechwan. dated, plural, plural-only

    "At this the Szechwanese rebelled, and, as the time was ripe, their action led to a nationwide revolt."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the province of Szechwan in China. dated

    ""The Chengtu revolutionaries were fantastically colourful in the Szechwanese manner—they costumed themselves as heroes of the stage and their energies were chiefly occupied in tying ropes across the main streets so that when Imperial officials rode by in their litters they would have to get down and crawl under, losing face."

Synonyms

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a mandarin variety

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""The Chengtu revolutionaries were fantastically colourful in the Szechwanese manner—they costumed themselves as heroes of the stage and their energies were chiefly occupied in tying ropes across the main streets so that when Imperial officials rode by in their litters they would have to get down and crawl under, losing face."

Etymology

From Szechwan + -ese.

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