Definition of Shantis

1. shanti [n] - See also: shanti

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shantis

shankpieces
shanks
shanks' mare
shanks' nag
shanks' pony
shannies
shannonite
shanny
shans
shantey
shanteys
shanti
shanties
shantih
shantihs
shantis (current term)
shants
shantung
shantungs
shanty
shanty town
shanty towns
shantylike
shantyman
shantymen
shantytown
shantytowns
shaobing
shaojiu
shaomai

Literary usage of Shantis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In the Niger Country by Harold Bindloss (1898)
"... which is saying a good deal, and the predominant native races with whom we have to deal are the Fantis and shantis. Both are tall and powerful negroes, ..."

2. A History of the Gold Coast of West Africa by Alfred Burdon Ellis (1893)
"shantis could not understand how a force could push on, disregarding all attack in flank, and even leaving the foe behind ; for to their ideas an army was ..."

3. The Tshi-speaking Peoples of the Gold Coast of West Africa: Their Religion by Alfred Burdon Ellis (1887)
"Since the Ashanti War of 1873-4, however, when Tando was found powerless to protect his chosen people, the A.shantis, his reputation has suffered severely ..."

4. Living With Siva by Subramuniya (2001)
"If a hungry man came to the door at mealtime, he was fed and given afew coins. It is now too late for the parents to say no to the shantis and ..."

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