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One merciless dynasty (4)

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ming

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'dynasty' is the definition.
(Chinese dynasty)

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(Other definitions for ming that I've seen before include "Chinese dynasty and Roscommon TD" , "Porcelain associated with Chinese dynasty" , "Chinese dynasty noted for porcelain" , "An imperial Chinese dynasty" , "Porcelain named after ancient Chinese dynasty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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