chinaman

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From china (porcelain) +‎ -man.

Noun

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chinaman (plural chinamen)

  1. (obsolete) A dealer in porcelain (china). [18th–19th c.]
    Coordinate term: chinawoman

Etymology 2

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From Chinaman, a dated, now offensive term for a Chinese person. Compare Chinese (unfamiliar, unexpected).

Noun

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chinaman (plural chinamen)

  1. (cricket, dated) A left-arm unorthodox bowling action (left-arm wrist-spin).
  2. (cricket) A spin bowler who uses such an action.
  3. (cricket) A ball delivered with such an action.

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