chinaman

See also: Chinaman

English

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

Noun

chinaman (plural chinamen)

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

   Coordinate term: chinawoman

Etymology 2

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

Noun

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

References

• “Chinaman”, in Collins English Dictionary.
• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Chinaman”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume II (C), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 351, column 3.

Anagrams

• chainman