Definition of Nankeens

1. Noun. (plural of nankeen) ¹

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Definition of Nankeens

1. nankeen [n] - See also: nankeen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nankeens

nandrolone
nandrolone phenylpropionate
nandrolones
nandu
nandus
nane
naner
nang
nangry
nangs
nanism
nanisms
nanite
nanites
nankeen
nankeens (current term)
nankin
nankins
nanlingite
nanmu
nanna nap
nannan
nannans
nannas
nanner
nannetticafruits
nannie
nannied
nannies
nannofossil

Literary usage of Nankeens

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of Pittsburgh: Its Rise and Progress by Sarah Hutchins Killikelly (1906)
"... and women's) fur and wool hats, black and white; sickles and scythes; nankeens; powder, lead, and salt; with many articles too tedious to enumerate. ..."

2. The Pictorial History of England During the Reign of George the Third: Being by George Lillie Craik, Charles MacFarlane (1843)
"10«. per cent, on the value ; and East India muslins and nankeens were charged 18/. per cent., ad valorem. These rates were gradually increased until, ..."

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