Achinese

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural A·chi·nese.

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.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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