impi
Americannoun
plural
impies, impisnoun
Etymology
Origin of impi
1875–80; < Zulu: impi, armed force, battle
Example Sentences
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The impi covered the distance at a dead run.
From Time Magazine Archive
Within a year, his modest impi of 350 warriors had swollen to 2,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
When this march past was over and Sebuza had thus been officially recognized as king by the Swazis, the royal impi was sent for and lined up in front of the "reviewing stand."
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
Only in one other way did Sibijaan threaten my supremacy as the undisputed leader of our impi.
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
As we came close Lomwazi raised his arms in greeting and the impi gave us the royal salute.
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
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