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  • noun Plural form of Abyssin.

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Examples

  • There is marvellous abundance of gold and iron, and an innumerable number of black slaves sold for small prices; these are taken in War by the Mahomedans out of AEthiopia, of the kingdom of Presbyter Johannes, or Preciosus Johannes, which some also call the king of Jacobins or Abyssins, being a Christian; and are carried away from thence into Persia, Arabia Felix, Babylonia of Nilus or Alcair, and Meccah.

    First footsteps in East Africa 2003

  • (Abyssins), de la terre du pr阾re Jehan, et chr閠iens de la ceinture; mais de tous ce sont les Francs qui 閜rouvent la suj閠ion la plus dure.

    The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003

  • Preciosus Johannes, which some also call the king of Jacobins or Abyssins, being a Christian; and are carried away from thence into Persia, Arabia

    First Footsteps in East Africa Richard Francis Burton 1855

  • She bare seven sons, who became mighty robbers and founders of tribes: their progenitors obtained the name of Gallas, after the river Gala, in Gurague, where they gained a decisive victory our their kinsmen the Abyssins.

    First Footsteps in East Africa Richard Francis Burton 1855

  • I crossed the Nile the first time in my journey to the kingdom of Damote; my passage brought into my mind all that I had read either in ancient or modern writers of this celebrated river; I recollected the great expenses at which some Emperors had endeavoured to gratify their curiosity of knowing the sources of this mighty stream, which nothing but their little acquaintance with the Abyssins made so difficult to be found.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

  • Abyssins imagine that the cavities of the mountains are inhabited by evil spirits which appear in different shapes, calling those that pass by their names as in a familiar acquaintance, who, if they go to them, are never seen afterwards.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

  • I was better informed of the distress they were in than themselves, having been told that a numerous body of Abyssins had posted themselves in a narrow pass with an intent to surround and destroy them; therefore, without long deliberation, I assembled my friends, both Portuguese and Abyssins, to the number of fourscore, and went to their rescue, carrying with me provisions and refreshments, of which I knew they were in great need.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

  • The inhabitants of the kingdom of Amhara are the most civilised and polite; and next to them the natives of Tigre, or the true Abyssins.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

  • Our apprehensions at last proved to be needless, for the troops we saw were of a nation at that time in alliance with the Abyssins.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

  • Mazna could not join them; they knew not how to procure provisions, and could put no confidence in the Abyssins; yet recollecting the great things achieved by their countrymen, and depending on the Divine protection, they made no doubt of surmounting all difficulties.

    A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

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