Caffrian, adjective

obsolete. Kaffrarian.
[1786 G. Forster tr. of A. Sparrman’s Voy. to Cape of G.H. I. 190These shells are commonly sold for not less than a sheep a piece, as it is said they are to be had no where else than on the most distant coast of Caffria.]
1899 tr. of H.C.D. Maynier in G.M. Theal Rec. of Cape Col. (1899) IV. 293The General, always desirous to be on good terms with the Great Caffrian Nation..I again took upon me to go to the Chief Ghyka.
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