circuit intendant en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque from Chinese 道臺／道台 (dàotái).
Meanings
- (historical) The chief magistrate of an imperial Chinese circuit, overseeing both its civil operation and local defense.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circuit intendants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
governor · tao tai · taotai · intendant · daotai
Translations (1)
cmn 道臺 /道台 (imperial Chinese official)