Brewer's: Tchow Dynasty

The third imperial dynasty of China, which gave thirty-four kings, and lasted 866 years (B.C. 1122-256). It was so called from the seat of government.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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