lisimba

lisimba

Yao (Africa)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *ncímbá.

Noun

lisimba class 5 (plural masimba)

  1. lion

References

  • Alick Kadango Bwanali, Jean Chavula, Stella Kachiwanda, Arnold Mboga, Ahmmardouh Mjaya, Al Mtenje, Francis Botha Njaya, Mario Thodi (2009), Mgopolela Maloŵe jwa Ciyawo‎[1], The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS), page 77
  • Chauncy Maples, M.A., F.R.G.S. (1888), Yao-English Vocabulary‎[2], Universities' Mission Press, page 46
  • Rev. Alexander Hetherwick, M.A., F.R.G.S. (1889), Introductory Handbook of the Yao Language‎[3], Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, page 167
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