Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The humming noise of the conversation of a great number of persons, or the singing of birds.
- noun A Chinese measure of length, equal to 10 chih (called by foreigners feet), or about 11¾ English feet. See
chih .
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- proper noun A
surname .
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- noun the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai
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Chang is somebody who believes in conservative principles, believes in entrepreneurial capitalism, believes in moral values that underpin a free society.
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United investor Will Chang is also seeking partners for his MLS club.
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Except for the pork buns, David Chang is totally over priced and over rated.
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Creators | Bernard Chang is featured in a brief profile.
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Chang is a principal partner with the San Francisco Giants, who lead the Philadelphia Phillies 2 games to 1 in the National League Championship Series.
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ruzuzu commented on the word Chang
"1. The humming noise of the conversation of a great number of persons, or the singing of birds.
2. A Chinese measure of length, equal to 10 chih (called by foreigners feet), or about 11¾ English feet. See chih."
--Century Dictionary
January 8, 2011