Annamese

[ an-uh-meez, -mees ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Annam, its people, or their language.

noun,plural An·na·mese.Also An·nam·ite [an-uh-mahyt]. /ˈæn əˌmaɪt/.
  1. a native of Annam.

  2. former name of the language Vietnamese.

Origin of Annamese

1
First recorded in 1820–30; Annam + -ese

Words Nearby Annamese

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How to use Annamese in a sentence

  • Annamese refused to lend a hand, and the Chinese died like flies from the malarial conditions.

    A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth Kendall
  • As the only lady passenger I had very comfortable quarters, and the kindest attention from French officers and Annamese stewards.

    A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth Kendall
  • Crossing by the ferry I found the place empty save for two Annamese soldiers kneeling quietly and reverently.

    A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth Kendall
  • In shape the Annamese hat resembles a tea-tray with edges three inches deep, and of the size of a bicycle wheel.

    A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth Kendall
  • Cholon is administered by a municipal council, composed of French, Annamese and Chinese traders.

British Dictionary definitions for Annamese

Annamese

/ (ˌænəˈmiːz) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Annam

adjective, noun
  1. a former word for Vietnamese

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