Mafeking

American  

[mah-fi-king] / ˈmɑ fɪˌkɪŋ /

noun

1. a town in N Republic of South Africa: former administrative seat of Bechuanaland; besieged for 217 days by Boers 1899–1900.

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Mafeking British  

/ ˈmæfɪˌkɪŋ /

noun

1. the former name (until 1980) of Mafikeng

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Example Sentences

At the turn of the century, Baden-Powell was acclaimed a hero for his defence of the South African town of Mafeking during the Second Boer War.

From BBC

This is evident in Mafeking, a wisp of a town north of Swan River that’s speckled with boarded-up shops.

From The Guardian

‘Tell us about Mafeking Night” said Kay.

From Literature

“Mafeking Night...” began the magician, who was prepared to tell anybody about anything.

From Literature

“Sometimes,” said the King, “I wish you had been born forwards like other people. What with Victorians and Mafeking Night...”

From Literature