Chinaman

Chinaman
/chuy"neuh meuhn/, n., pl. Chinamen.
1. Usually Offensive. a Chinese or a person of Chinese descent.
2. (l.c.) a person who imports or sells china.
3. (often l.c.) Political Slang. a person regarded as one's benefactor, sponsor, or protector: to see one's chinaman about a favor.
4. a Chinaman's chance, Usually Offensive. the slightest chance: He hasn't a Chinaman's chance of getting that job.
[1765-75; CHINA + -MAN]

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