The Life of Omar Ibn Said Glossary

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Mandingos

a member of any of a number of peoples forming an extensive linguistic group in western Africa

confined

restricted in an area

succor

assistance and support in times of hardship

staunch

very loyal and committed

devoted

loyal

grievous

very severe

righteousness

morally correct

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