Nicobarese
[nik-uh-bahr-eez, ‐ees, ‐bah-reez, ‐rees]
- a member of a people or group of peoples inhabiting the Nicobar Islands.
- the group of Austroasiatic languages spoken by the Nicobarese.
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Origin of Nicobarese
First recorded in 1870–75
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This is done by the Nicobarese, Pueblo Indians, and other peoples.
Evolution in ArtAlfred C. Haddon
They are monogamous, and, unlike the Nicobarese, marry for life.
In the Andamans and NicobarsC. Boden Kloss
The Nicobarese have not always been given a good character by their acquaintances.
In the Andamans and NicobarsC. Boden Kloss
As to the component parts of the Nicobarese, various suggestions have been made.
In the Andamans and NicobarsC. Boden Kloss
It consists of feasting, dancing, and singing, as do most of the Nicobarese observances.
In the Andamans and NicobarsC. Boden Kloss