Moshesh

Moshoeshoe (mɒˈʃuʃu)

/ (mɒˈʃɛʃ) /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Moshesh

mosey, MOSFET, mosh, moshav, mosher, Moshesh, Moshi, Moshoeshoe II, mosh pit, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Moskva

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How to use Moshesh in a sentence

It is said that Moshesh himself was surprised at the easy result.
South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I|J. Castell Hopkins
This chief was the famous Moshesh, to speak of whose career I may digress for a moment from the thread of this narrative.
Impressions of South Africa|James Bryce
However, in 1865 fresh troubles broke out, and there was again war between Moshesh and the Free State.
Impressions of South Africa|James Bryce
Moshesh replied: "I must consider well before I disturb the sepulchres of my ancestors."
Impressions of South Africa|James Bryce

Thirty yards more would have brought them to the open top of the hill, and Moshesh would have been at their mercy.
Impressions of South Africa|James Bryce