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Moshesh

British  
/ mɒˈʃɛʃ /

noun

  1. died 1870, African chief, who founded the Basotho nation, now Lesotho

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Moshesh died soon afterwards, full of years and honour, and leaving a name which has become famous in South Africa.

From Impressions of South Africa by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

Moshesh replied: "I must consider well before I disturb the sepulchres of my ancestors."

From Impressions of South Africa by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

Moshesh, the Basuto, hung grimly on the face of Thaba Bosego, a Mountain of Night in very truth.

From The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. by James Milne

Moshesh was propped up in his bed, his leading men grouped themselves round, and we talked.

From The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. by James Milne

This chief was the famous Moshesh, to speak of whose career I may digress for a moment from the thread of this narrative.

From Impressions of South Africa by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

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