Griqua

[ gree-kwuh, grik-wuh ]

noun

1. (in South Africa) a person of mixed African and European descent, especially a native of Griqualand.

Griqua

/ ˈɡrɪk-; ˈɡriːkwə /

noun

1. -qua-quas-kwa-kwas a member of a people of mixed European and Khoikhoi ancestry, living chiefly in Griqualand
2. the language or dialect of Khoikhoi spoken by this people, belonging to the Khoisan family

Example Sentences

Mr. Hamilton was therefore again left alone with simply a Griqua assistant and a few Hottentots.

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The cattle had been secured by Griqua Adam, the gates were closed, the sentinels posted, and the outworks were nearly completed.

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Formerly, the country was roamed over by Griqua Kaffirs, numbering but a few thousands.

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He had not only insulted Baldwin, but had also driven away the Griqua traders; but this may all end in nothing.

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The town is named after the Griqua chief Adam Kok, who founded it in 1869.

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