datu
[dah-too]
- dato.
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Datu, a cape or point of land to the northwest of the river Banjamassim.
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. DidoHenry Keppel
Datu Patinghi was therefore advised to go a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sketches of Our Life at SarawakHarriette McDougall
These were the Tagimaha chiefs, and their rank was evidently subordinate to that of datu.
The History of SuluNajeeb M. Saleeby
Hostilities extended to Siasi and the kuta of Datu Hiyang was attacked.
The History of SuluNajeeb M. Saleeby
Datu Piang married the daughter of Datu Ayunan and learned his methods.
The History of SuluNajeeb M. Saleeby