Achinese

[ ah-chuh-neez, -nees, ach-uh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural A·chi·nese.

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The Achinese in the meantime fitted their canoe with outriggers on each side, and made a mast and a substantial sail with mats.

The Achinese proved that; they held the force at bay for hours in a gorge, though less than a score.

A rich mine of copper is worked at Mukki near Labuan-haji, by the Achinese.

They are a thick stout dark race of people, something resembling the Achinese; and in general they are addicted to smoking opium.

The Achinese differ much in their persons from the other Sumatrans, being in general taller, stouter, and of darker complexions.

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