induna
an official functionary of a king or chief in South African Bantu societies.
Origin of induna
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So Ben Halse and the induna agreed to stalk the big koodoo bull with the “record” horns on the following night.
Forging the Blades | Bertram MitfordBending down the induna drew forth from some place of concealment a bag made of raw hide.
Forging the Blades | Bertram MitfordThe latter she recognised as one Undhlawafa, a man she knew well, and the favourite and trusted induna of Sapazani.
Forging the Blades | Bertram MitfordIn reply to this Sapazani and his induna put a number of questions to the emissary, as the way of natives is.
Forging the Blades | Bertram MitfordWhen an induna of the King is present, is he greater than only the head of a kraal—a large kraal certainly—or is he less?
A Frontier Mystery | Bertram Mitford
British Dictionary definitions for induna
/ (ɪnˈduːnə) /
(in South Africa) a Black African overseer in a factory, mine, etc
Origin of induna
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