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Definition of Cataian

Cataian
Cataian Ca*ta"ian, n. A native of Cathay or China; a foreigner; -- formerly a term of reproach. --Shak.

Meaning of Cataian from wikipedia

- Demonyms for the people of Cathay (i.e., Chinese people) were Cathayan and Cataian. The terms China and Cathay have histories of approximately equal length...
- part of the Venetian Empire until 1570. The play was written in 1603. "Cataian" (i.e. Cathay) a demonym often ****ociated with China. Dover Dunsinane in...