Example Sentences

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They seated themselves; then round them on the outside of the circle gathered knots of warriors, chosen men, great and fierce, armed with kerries only.

From Nada the Lily by Haggard, Henry Rider

Except for their kerries and dancing-sticks they were unarmed.

From Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain by Haggard, Henry Rider

They jumped this way, and that, their eyes rollin’ in their heads, their assegais whizzing and kerries flying, with a noise like a flight o’ partridges.

From Tales from the Veld by Glanville, Ernest

Their necklaces of jackals’ teeth showed white against their red bodies, which glistened in the sun, and as they marched along, head erect and with their kerries over their shoulders, they certainly did look picturesque.

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

“The sooner they pass a bye-law against carrying kerries in the streets the better,” said Brian, as we walked over to the hotel.

From A Veldt Vendetta by Mitford, Bertram