chinaman en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From china (“porcelain”) + -man.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A dealer in porcelain (china).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chinamen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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chinaman en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From Chinaman, a dated, now offensive term for a Chinese person. Compare Chinese (“unfamiliar, unexpected”). Named in reference to Ellis Achong, a West Indian player of Chinese descent.
Meanings
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(dated) A left-arm unorthodox bowling action (left-arm wrist-spin).
Several cricketers came up to them and asked Pradeep about his effortless action mimicry and his promising chinaman bowling.
2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 103:
- A spin bowler who uses such an action.
- A ball delivered with such an action.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chinamen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |