Vassa

[ vas-uh ]

noun

1. Gustavus Olaudah Equiano, c1745–1801?, enslaved African, sold in the West Indies, and, after gaining freedom, abolitionist and writer in England.

Example Sentences

While I was on board this ship, my captain and master named me Gustavus Vassa.

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I know the within named Gustavus Vassa, and believe him a moral good man.

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During the remaining three months, known as Vassa or rainy season, residence in a monastery was obligatory.

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We now pass on to a description of the observances usual during the period of Vassa (see pp. 82-84).

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So, again, on another occasion he allowed a man to keep Vassa in a caravan, and on a third occasion in a covered boat or ship.

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