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- noun Plural form of
inkosi .
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Examples
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The men nearly all perished or were made away with, but a few women were got on shore and carried off as prizes to the kraals of the Kafir "inkosis" or chieftains.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 Various
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In terms of African royal tradition subordinate inkosis and nobles, in paying their respects to the king, offer him the custody of children.
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They used the two traditions not only to elect inkosis, but on two occasions to replace them when their rule was felt to be not in the community's interest.
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In terms of African royal tradition subordinate inkosis and nobles, in paying their respects to the king, offer him the custody of children.
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They used the two traditions not only to elect inkosis, but on two occasions to replace them when their rule was felt to be not in the community's interest.
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