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Cool and self-possessed to a man, Brathwaite’s Horse are but waiting their opportunity, and ere long they begin to catch glimpses of the Kafirs, dodging in and out among the trees.

From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram

Nothing, however, could be done beyond what the captain and the Kafirs were doing, so that suspense was weighted by no sense of personal responsibility.

From Impressions of South Africa by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount

You don’t know what Kafirs are, Mr Denham.”

From Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion by Mitford, Bertram

Among the Kafirs of the Hindu Kush it is the custom to erect an effigy to the memory of every adult one year after his decease.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

“Keep cool, boys, and fire low,” cried Carhayes—who was in command of the dismounted party—as a crowd of Kafirs suddenly started up on their rear, and, with assegais uplifted, threatened a determined charge.

From 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War by Mitford, Bertram