Moshesh
Moshoeshoe (mɒˈʃuʃu)
/ (mɒˈʃɛʃ) /
died 1870, African chief, who founded the Basotho nation, now Lesotho
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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 HopkinsThis 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 BryceHowever, in 1865 fresh troubles broke out, and there was again war between Moshesh and the Free State.
Impressions of South Africa | James BryceMoshesh replied: "I must consider well before I disturb the sepulchres of my ancestors."
Impressions of South Africa | James BryceThirty 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
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