fanda

Then Seyganko and all of the fanda saw the Fire Eyes within the footwear and it made it seem like two tiny volcanoes bubbling with molten green stone.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

The fanda consisted of six warriors of each clan, who took turns being armed, girded, and painted for war.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

To ask a fanda warrior on duty to perform women's work could mean a death-duel, or at least a harsh judgment from the council of the tribe.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

"If the spirits are coming, then you and your father are needed, not the fanda."

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

By then, the hearthfield was empty of all but the fanda, Seyganko, and Emwaya.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

Fortunately, they also feared Seyganko and his warriors of the fanda too much to disobey.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

She could not explain the same to Aondo without giving the whole fanda too much knowledge of Spirit-Speaking.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

Seyganko raised his voice, calling the messengers and drummers of the fanda to him.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

He knew worse when he saw women and children loading stones and earth into baskets, and fanda warriors carrying the loaded baskets to the edge of the village.

Conan and The Gods of The Mountain Green, Roland 1993

No _fanda_ or refreshments were sent with the welcome; but when the caravan got within fifty yards of the walls, a band of shouting warriors marched forth, and lifting Ali-Ninpha on their shoulders, bore him through the gates, singing war-songs, accompanied by all sorts of music and hubbub.

Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Theodore Canot