Yamen

Yamen
Yamen Ya"men, n. [Chin. ya a civil or military court + men a gate.] In China, the official headquarters or residence of a mandarin, including court rooms, offices, gardens, prisons, etc.; the place where the business of any public department is transcated. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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  • yamen — /yah meuhn/, n. (in the Chinese Empire) the residence or office of a public official. [1820 30; < Chin yámen (yá office + mén gate)] * * * …   Universalium

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  • yamen — ˈyämən noun ( s) Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) ya2 men2 : an establishment used by a Chinese government official or department for official business and often as a residence : headquarters, office, court …   Useful english dictionary

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