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This population is divided into many states, lordships, or little kingdoms; as Joalli, Barrah, Kolar, Badibu, Barsalli, &c. on or near the northern bank; Kumbo, Fonia, Kaen, Jagra, Yamini, &c. on the southern.--E.
All these offences were so heinous in the sight of my beach prince, that no foot was suffered to cool till Barrah was captured.
From Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver by Mayer, Brantz
I confess that I lied When I said that my bride And my first-born were Barrah and Zeid; But guile is my part, And deception my art, And by these are my gains ever made.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Barrah was the discarded son of a chief in the interior, and had presumed to blockade the public path towards the beach, and collect duties from transient passengers or caravans.
From Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver by Mayer, Brantz
About noon they came to a village of huts, called Barrah, and although only three in number, the natives flew in all directions.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert
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