† ˈChinian, -ean, a. and n. Obs.
Chinese.
| 1613 Purchas Pilgr. I. iv. x. 344 In the Chinian Epistles. 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 146 Chinean Rhabarb. |
| 1599 Hakluyt Voy. II. 263 The Chinians are very suspitious and doe not trust strangers. 1613 Purchas Pilgr. I. iv. x. 344 Of the Chinians and Cathayans. |