Achinese
Americannoun
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A rich mine of copper is worked at Mukki near Labuan-haji, by the Achinese.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
General van Hentsz carried on a successful campaign in 1898 seq., but in 1901, the principal Achinese chiefs on the north coast having surrendered, the pretender-sultan fled to the Gajoes, a neighbouring inland people.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
The Rajahs submitted, paid an indemnity, gave hostages, yielded up the surviving victims, and undertook to have no more dealings with the Achinese.
From The Woodlands Orchids by Boyle, Frederick
The Achinese in the meantime fitted their canoe with outriggers on each side, and made a mast and a substantial sail with mats.
From Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Between the Menangkabau people, those of Rau or Aru, and the Achinese, settled at Natal, wars used to be incessant until they were checked by the influence of our authority at that place.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
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