Example Sentences

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As he watched, he saw the four Swahilis emerge from the scrub, strike the track, and hasten towards the north.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

Four of the Swahilis were askaris, or armed porters.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

“Ready?” asked he of the President, and proceeded with great patience, skill and knowledge of languages and dialects, to interpret the statements of Wadegos, Swahilis, Arabs, and assorted Africans. 

From Cupid in Africa by Wren, P. C.

It turned out that one of the Swahilis was an old rival of Coja ben Selim.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

The chief of the "bad men" was in fact demanding to know why the Swahilis had brought him and his men on a fool's errand.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert