Swahilis
- plural of Swahili.
Example Sentences
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Four of the Swahilis were askaris, or armed porters.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
It was held by about forty men, of whom several were Swahilis and had rifles.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
They were followed by the camp servants in long, white robes, Beira-boys and Swahilis, driving before them a little flock of sheep.
From Sacrifice by Whitman, Stephen French
The men advanced along the causeway, the Swahilis first.
From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert
The members are of all tribes, with possibly a slight preponderance of Swahilis and Somalis.
From African Camp Fires by White, Stewart Edward
