Porto Novo
Americannoun
noun
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At Porto Novo, in French West Africa, twins have tutelary spirits in the shape of small monkeys.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
Porto Novo and Pollilore, where Coote defeated Hyder Ali in July and August 1781, and so finished a long campaign in the Carnatic.
From Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
Like the chiefs of Porto Novo, the despot of Dahome, the rulers of many Nigerian tribes, and even the Fernandian "Bube," these potentates may not look at the sea nor at the river.
From Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 2 by Sir Richard Francis Burton
Arcot lies on the Bay of Bengal, and has two seaports, Cuddalor and Porto Novo.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
The progress of Hyder was arrested; and in a few months the great victory of Porto Novo retrieved the honor of the English arms.
From Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
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