Chinish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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."
Synonyms
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More examples"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 Superseded by Chinese.