Brewer's: Tsin Dynasty

The fourth Imperial Dynasty of China, founded by Tchaosiang-wâng, prince of Tsin, who conquered the “fighting kings” (q.v.). He built the Wall of China (B.C. 211).

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