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Definition of Nankeens
1. nankeen [n] - See also: nankeen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nankeens
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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