Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ...away is nkabvu or maka (= one who has a case, and strong enough to enforce it, and thus a surpassing or dreadful man. The conception is quite universal). Makabvi, Cinders, 'slag,' ashes; that which separates from the ore in the smelting-furnace. It is most likely derived from kabvira, of water lapping against the side of the canoe, because of its apiearance and separation from tiie metaL Makadzana, Long Ago; three or four years ago, some time ago; from dzana, the day before yesterday. Makagala, something Stiff or Strong, as the bristles on a pig's back, bamboos, reeds; sing. kagala. Nsungwi ya kagala, yo-kwima yolimba, kagala laehe lo-goma mpeni, a hard bamboo, ripe, firm, its firmness resisting the cutting of the knife. Nsungwi ya makagala, bango la makagala, bamboo or bango reed firm and strong. Ubwea roa nkumba wa makagala wo-kala wo-hdu wo-kulu wo-werengeka, the hair upon a pig's back, firm, strong, large, and easily counted. Makala. See Makalo, below. Makalapsa, tobacco half-burnt which remains in the pipe; nlamda = 'dottle '; pulusa = ashes. Makali, natural rock-springs; ango-kala woka m'mwala, they exist only in rock: it is also the name of a stream. Makalidwe. Nature, Disposition; custom, habit, =po-kala pache-po; ufulu ndi makalidwe ache, he is generous-hearted. Makalo, the secret parts; euphemistic for mac/tentle (mau a-ku-pipiritsa, euphemistic; though words at first euphemistic wear out and become again too plain); used for both man and woman; it really means 'that which remains or is '--i.e., is hidden. Makamala, a couch, or what is spread under it. as makangala. Makandekande, scratches (kanda). Makanga, Salt Earth. See Kanga. Makangala, A Rough Mat Of Reeds, woven or tied with string; or made with soft bits of branch. It is also called cliika....
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