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Definition of sung

  • past tense and past participle of sing

Sung

noun \ ˈsu̇ŋ \

Definition of Sung

: a Chinese dynasty dated a.d. 960–1280 and marked by cultural refinement and achievements in philosophy, literature, and art
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Sung

adjective

Origin and Etymology of sung

Chinese (Beijing) Sòng

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

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  • past tense and past participle of sing

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