"Shang-hai" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shang-hai
  1. (obsolete) Alternative form of Shanghai Wikipedia link: Army Map Service Tags: alt-of, alternative, obsolete Alternative form of: Shanghai
    Sense id: en-Shang-hai-en-name-9qrfync5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1981, E. V. Thompson, The Dream Traders, Macmillian, →OCLC, page 229",
          "text": "He waved towards a giant of a man who stood grinning at the edge of the pirate band. \"He spent many years breaking in new girls for the most celebrated whorehouse in Shang-hai. They still call for his services when he is available. Ah! But he is a master at his chosen craft. . . .\"",
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