MANCHU

Manchu

(noun) the Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu

Qing, Qing dynasty, Ch'ing, Ch'ing dynasty, Manchu, Manchu dynasty

(noun) the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu

Manchu

(noun) a member of the Manchu speaking people of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Man*chu", a. Etym: [Written also Manchoo, Mantchoo, etc.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Manchuria or its inhabitants.

– n.

Definition: A native or inhabitant of Manchuria; also, the language spoken by the Manchus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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