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Annamese

[ an-uh-meez, -mees ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Annam, its people, or their language.


noun

, plural An·na·mese.
  1. a native of Annam.
  2. former name of the language Vietnamese.

Annamese

/ ˌænəˈmiːz /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Annam
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. a former word for Vietnamese
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Annamese1

First recorded in 1820–30; Annam + -ese
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Example Sentences

Annamese refused to lend a hand, and the Chinese died like flies from the malarial conditions.

As the only lady passenger I had very comfortable quarters, and the kindest attention from French officers and Annamese stewards.

Crossing by the ferry I found the place empty save for two Annamese soldiers kneeling quietly and reverently.

In shape the Annamese hat resembles a tea-tray with edges three inches deep, and of the size of a bicycle wheel.

Cholon is administered by a municipal council, composed of French, Annamese and Chinese traders.

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