Chinish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Chinese. archaic, not-comparable

    "Ainan standeth 19 degrees on this side of the Equinoctiall line with neere China, from whence the Chinish nation haue their prouision for shipping and other necessaries requisite for their Nauie."

Example

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"Ainan standeth 19 degrees on this side of the Equinoctiall line with neere China, from whence the Chinish nation haue their prouision for shipping and other necessaries requisite for their Nauie."

Etymology

From China + -ish. Superseded by Chinese.

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