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kafir

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1. One of a race which, with the Hottentots and Bushmen, inhabit South Africa. They inhabit the country north of Cape Colony, the name being now specifically applied to the tribes living between Cape Colony and Natal; but the Zulus of Natal are true Kaffirs.

2. One of a race inhabiting Kafiristan in Central Asia.

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But John Kafir, like other people, if he wants his fun, has got to pay for it. - "Harley Greenoak's Charge", Bertram Mitford.
This Kafir next wanted me to pledge myself to aid their sect against Asmar, and on my refusing left my quarters in a pet, but returned after a couple of hours, saying that I might accompany him as doctor, and attend an aged relative of his. - "Memoir of William Watts McNair", J. E. Howard.
He captured some of the Kafir forts, but could not penetrate into the country. - "Memoir of William Watts McNair", J. E. Howard.

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