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- noun Plural form of
chacma .
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Examples
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These were the hunters returning from the chase; and a volley from their guns at once scattered the ugly chacmas, and sent them howling back to their caves.
The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family Mayne Reid 1850
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Totty knew but little of the danger she underwent, when she ran forth with nothing but that long broom-handle to drive off a troop of chacmas.
The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family Mayne Reid 1850
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Their cries summoned the others; and in a few moments the poor Hottentot was standing in the midst of an angry circle of chacmas, that were only prevented from springing in upon her by the expert manner in which she continued to ply the broomstick.
The Bush Boys History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family Mayne Reid 1850
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While passing an elevation that might almost have been called a mountain, a troop of chacmas, or dog-faced baboons was seen descending from the summit, probably in search of water.
The Giraffe Hunters Mayne Reid 1850
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Only one dog of the whole pack had ever encountered chacmas before; yet, immediately on seeing them, all seemed aroused to the highest pitch of fury it was possible for canine nature to attain.
The Giraffe Hunters Mayne Reid 1850
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These were the hunters returning from the chase; and a volley from their guns at once scattered the ugly chacmas, and sent them howling back to their caves.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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Their cries summoned the others; and in a few moments the poor Hottentot was standing in the midst of an angry circle of chacmas, that were only prevented from springing in upon her by the expert manner in which she continued to ply the broom-stick.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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Totty knew but little of the danger she underwent, when she ran forth with nothing but that long broom-handle to drive off a troop of chacmas.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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Intriguingly, keeping friends, not making new ones, boosts longevity for female chacmas in the new study, remarks biopsychologist Barbara Smuts of the University of Michigan in Ann
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