amadoda
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of amadoda
from Nguni ama, a plural prefix + doda men
Example Sentences
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The plural is in general formed by prefixing ama, and dropping in some cases the first syllable; as, indoda, a man; amadoda, men; ihashi, a horse; amahaski, horses.
From Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)
For the rest, amadoda, the house is very near and contains that which is good to eat and drink.
From The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising by Mitford, Bertram
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