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Definition of Talapoins
1. talapoin [n] - See also: talapoin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Talapoins
Literary usage of Talapoins
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Burmese Empire a Hundred Years Ago by Sangermano (1893)
"THE talapoins in the Pali language are called Rahan, which means holy men, ...
The construction of these Baos is of various nature, for the talapoins of the ..."
2. Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-general of India to the Courts of by John Crawfurd (1830)
"Duties of the talapoins.—History of the Buddhist religion.—Its effects on the
character and manners of the people.—Government. ..."
3. Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-general of India to the Courts of by John Crawfurd (1830)
"Duties of the talapoins.—History of the Buddhist religion.—Its effects on the
character and manners of the people—Government— Attributes of the King—Siamese ..."
4. Missionary Journals and Letters: Written During Eleven Years' Residence and by Jacob Tomlin (1844)
"Labours amongst the Sick—Many talapoins and others inquire for the tract. ...
The Lord's servants stirred up in spirit on behalf of the talapoins, ..."
5. The Eastern Seas: Or, Voyages and Adventures in the Indian Archipelago, in by George Windsor Earl (1837)
"talapoins or Priests.—Siamese Women—Chinese and other Foreign Settlers.—Aggressions
of the Siamese on the Malays.—An Ex-Raja.—Siamese Christians. ..."
6. The Eastern Seas: Or, Voyages and Adventures in the Indian Archipelago, in by George Windsor Earl (1837)
"Visit to the Royal Tombs—Cavalier Treatment of Visitors.—Appearance, Manners,
and Dress of the Siamese.—talapoins or Priests.—Siamese Women. ..."
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