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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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mandarin1 Chinese official. XVI. — Pg.
mandarin (after
mandar command) — Malay
mantĕri — Hindi
mantrī :- Skr.
mantrín- counsellor, f.
mántra- counsel (rel. to
MIND).
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Mandarin Oriental's Star-Studded Restaurant Line Up; Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group honoured in 2010 Michelin Guides.
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Mandarin Oriental announces Luxury Residences in Taipei.
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Analysis: Mandarin Chinese classes are growing more popular with US students
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