He used the Zulu word Inkosi-kaas, which, she remembered, meant head-lady or chieftainess.— Benita, an African romance
Was it I or another Inkosi-kaas--Chieftainess," replied the great Captain, raising his broad spear in salute.— Benita, an African romance
It is plain that she speaks the truth, though how she came here we do not know, unless, as we think, she is a witch," and he smiled at his own cleverness Inkosi-kaas," said Maduna, "you have persuaded me.— Benita, an African romance
By a piece of grim humour, he had named this axe 'Inkosi-kaas', which is the Zulu word for chieftainess.— Allan Quatermain
In the same way he would consult 'Inkosi-kaas' if in any dilemma; and when I asked him why he did so, he informed me it was because she must needs be wise, having 'looked into so many people's brains I took up the axe and closely examined this formidable weapon.— Allan Quatermain

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