Kansa

¹

[ kan-zuh, -suh ]

noun

, plural Kan·sas, (especially collectively) Kan·sa

1. a member of a North American Indian people formerly of eastern Kansas, now living mostly in northern Oklahoma.
2. the Siouan language of the Kansa.

Kansa

²

[ kahn-suh ]

noun

, Hindu Legend.

1. a tyrannical king killed by Krishna.

Example Sentences

From there, he led groups of Kansa and Osage to scout for Spanish garrisons.

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Many children have in this way been slaughtered but Kansa is still uncertain whether his prime purpose has been fulfilled.

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One day, however, a sage discloses to Kansa the true identity of his enemy.

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As the horse speeds on its way, Kansa assembles his demon councillors, explains the situation to them and asks for their advice.

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Krishna, he believes, will know at once that he is not Kansa's envoy and will receive him with kindness.

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As Krishna proceeds, he meets some of Kansa's washermen carrying with them bundles of clothes.

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