Ming noun & adjective. [mɪŋ] L18.
[Chinese, lit. 'bright, clear'.]
1. (Designating or pertaining to) a dynasty ruling in China from the 14th to the 17th cent., between the Mongol and the Manchu dynasties. L18.

2. (Designating) porcelain ware made in China during this period, characterized by elaborate designs and vivid colours. L19.

3. (Designating or being of) any of various colours, esp. green or blue, characteristic of this porcelain. E20.

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ming verb. [mɪŋ] obsolete exc. dial.
[Late Old English (ġe)myn(e)gian from West Germanic (cf. Old High German bi-munigōn), from Germanic.]
1. verb trans. Remind (a person); warn. Foll. by of, on, that, to do. LOE.

2. verb trans. Bring into remembrance; commemorate; mention. Formerly also simply, remember. LOE.

3. verb intrans. Give an account; relate. Only in LME.

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