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Merciless dynasty? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ming

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This clue might be a double definition.

'merciless' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'dynasty?' is the second definition.
(I know that Ming is a type of dynasty)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ming that I've seen before include "Chinese dynasty and Roscommon TD" , "Chinese dynasty - Flash Gordon's foe" , "Chinese dynasty noted for procelain" , "Mediaeval Chinese dynasty, ware" , "Chinese dynasty noted for porcelain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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