Riffian
noun
a member of the Berber people living in Rif in northern Morocco.
Riffians
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pluralof Riffian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In 1921 Spain determined to exert her influence over the whole of her protectorate, but in doing so met with serious disaster at the hands of the Riffians, commanded by Abdul Krim.
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Two flanking movements starting from opposite ends of a 45-kilometer front induced the Riffians to flee, leaving the Tsoul tribe alone to oppose the French.
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The second believes that Spain cannot conquer the Riffians without great sacrifices in men and materiel.
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Following this, French and Spanish troops, operating from the extreme west of the fighting line, inflicted a minor defeat on the Riffians.
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Thus they linked up with their allies the French forces, which have advanced into that region from Kifane, and apparently the Spanish thrust came as a complete surprise to both French and Riffians.
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