santal
noun
Santals
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pluralof Santal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Swords and arrows are the weapons of the Santals, simple hill folk in upper Bengal.
From Time Magazine Archive
The following stories illustrate the belief in Bongas, i.e. the spirits which the Santals believe to exist everywhere, and to take an active part in human affairs.
From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry
One of the twelve exogamous septs of Santals, by tradition it was formerly the royal sept.
From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry
He says that the Santals are a highly developed race, and for ages have not used stone implements—except in this one nefarious convenience to him.
From The Book of the Damned by Fort, Charles
And this is the reason why Santals do not clean the hares they kill, but eat them entrails and all.
From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry
