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
He would cease to wear his skimpy Kilts that leave his legs half bare, He would soon disband his impi; Culture then would be his care.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, November 11, 1893 by Various
Another duty which fell to us was the leading of the ox-teams, for, in fact, the boys of my impi could be used for every service not requiring the strength of a man.
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
When it reached the end of the impi, the warriors turned and followed in marching order, acting as escort.
From Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer by O'Neil, Owen Rowe
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