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In this primitive form of words it is easy to perceive that the permutation of the letters r and n, resulting from the imperfection of the organs in some nations, might change carib into canib, or caniba.
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In this primitive form of words it is easy to perceive that the permutation of the letters r and n, resulting from the imperfection of the organs in some nations, might change carib into canib, or caniba.
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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[625] Out of a London bushel he shall bake 20 loaves, fine and coarse.] ¶ De venatore {et} suis canib {us}.
Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867
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