Sangley

If any distinction existed it was that a Sangley was a permanent resident of the Philippines -- quite contrary to the derivation of the word -- or

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593. Anonymous 1951

The Dominicans have also built a hospital for the Chinese; it is supported by alms, partly contributed by "Sangley" infidels; and its physician is a converted Chinese who devotes himself to its service.

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He brought books with him, set up a bindery, and hired a Sangley who had offered his services to him.

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593. Anonymous 1951

What arouses my wonder most is, that when I arrived no Sangley knew how to paint anything; but now they have so perfected themselves in this art that they have produced marvelous works with both the brush and the chisel ....

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593. Anonymous 1951

[103] Sangley, a term used by the natives to designate Chinese, was derived from the Cantonese _hiang_ (or _xiang_) and _ley_ meaning a "travelling merchant."

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593. Anonymous 1951

Although the Augustinian religious had charge of the Sangleys of Tondo, they did not minister to or instruct them in their own language, but in that of the natives or this land; thus the Sangley Christians living here, were Christians only in name, knowing no more of Christianity than if they had never accepted it ....

Doctrina Christiana The first book printed in the Philippines, Manila, 1593. Anonymous 1951

The Sangley vessel did not enter, as its draught was so great that the navigators feared to make the attempt.

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Sangley, that, if he sold the vessel which he had brought from Japon, he would speak to Cunbaço, who would crucify the Sangley.

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He had been informed by the sailor whom he sent as pilot in the Sangley vessel that there was water enough in the strait of Mangayao; but, if this should not be so, they were to keep outside.

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Sangley vessel seemed to be in difficulties, he sent a captain to it; but he came back with the report that all was well.

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