Definitions
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- proper noun The language of the Baguirmi people of Chad, spoken mainly in the Chari-Baguirmi Prefecture.
- proper noun A family of languages which includes the Bagirmi language as well as Naba, Kenga, Fer, Beraku, Disa, and Goulai.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The film features white ‘chalk’ lines constantly moving on a black background with African drums ‘a field tape of the Bagirmi tribe’ playing throughout.
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The film features white ‘chalk’ lines constantly moving on a black background with African drums ‘a field tape of the Bagirmi tribe’ playing throughout.
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The film features white ‘chalk’ lines constantly moving on a black background with African drums ‘a field tape of the Bagirmi tribe’ playing throughout.
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The subject tribes included the Tibu, a desert race, of mixed negro and Stygian blood; and the Bagirmi, Mandingo, Dongola, Bornu, and other negro tribes of the grasslands to the south.
The Bloody Crown Of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2003
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The subject tribes included the Tibu, a desert race, of mixed negro and Stygian blood; and the Bagirmi, Mandingo, Dongola, Bornu, and other negro tribes of the grasslands to the south.
The Bloody Crown of Conan Howard, Robert E. 2003
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Bagirmi, where some traces of a matriarchal stage of society linger, one small state being called Beled-el-Mra, "Women's Land," because its ruler is always a queen.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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The first expedition led thither through Bagirmi met with disaster, its leader, Paul Crampel, being killed by order of Rabah.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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Bagirmi, placing his country under French protection.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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Kanem, a country north of Bagirmi and subject in turn to it and to Wadai, was at the same time brought under
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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Bagirmi was made known to Europe by the travels of Dixon Denham (1823),
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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