Moshesh
Britishnoun
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My father was slain early in the day, and my mother and I fled with some others back towards the Quathlamba Mountains, meaning to reach, if possible, the country of the Lesuto, and place ourselves under Moshesh, the chief of the Basuto.
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The French and Swiss Protestant teachers have also achieved great things in Basutoland, where they were welcomed by Moshesh, the founder of the present Basuto nation.
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The chief, Moshesh, whose country lies beyond the Orange River, presented himself to the Governor at Winberg.
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Most satisfactory arrangements were made, tending to promote peace and content among the Boers, the Griquas, and the tribes under Moshesh, Moroko, and other chiefs.
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As four "Sons of Moshesh"�descendants of the "Basuto Moses"�stood proudly by, regal Mantsebo Seeiso, "wife of the first hut" and regent for her ten-year-old nephew chief, greeted King George.
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