nankin

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Definition of nankin

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(alt-of, obsolete)Obsolete form of Nanking, former name of Nanjing: a prefecture-level city, the capital of Jiangsu, China.

“NANKEEN A cotton fabric, of firm texture, woven plain. It is made principally at Nankin, China, from which place it derives its name.”
“The Ming Dynasty reigned till the year 1644, but the last thirty years of their government was a period of continual strife between the Government (who had moved the capital from Nankin to Pekin) and the barbarous tribes of Manchu Tartars on the frontiers, and with insurrections in the interior.”
“Dr. Treudley will assist in the editing of the magazine until August, 1923, when she leaves for Nankin, China, to teach in Ginling College.”

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name

(alt-of, obsolete)Obsolete form of Nanking, former name of Nanjing: a prefecture-level city, the capital of Jiangsu, China.

“NANKEEN A cotton fabric, of firm texture, woven plain. It is made principally at Nankin, China, from which place it derives its name.”
“The Ming Dynasty reigned till the year 1644, but the last thirty years of their government was a period of continual strife between the Government (who had moved the capital from Nankin to Pekin) and the barbarous tribes of Manchu Tartars on the frontiers, and with insurrections in the interior.”
“Dr. Treudley will assist in the editing of the magazine until August, 1923, when she leaves for Nankin, China, to teach in Ginling College.”

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