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Meanings of bassa language in English

Russian
басса
Spanish
bassa

Benue–Congo language of Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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        Examples for "bassa"
        Examples for "bassa"
        1
        On the 24th of June we embarked in two galleys for Suaquem, where the bassa resided.
        A Voyage to Abyssinia
        2
        Accordingly, the prince appeared next day, with a splendid retinue, at the court of the bassa.
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        3
        The bassa agreed to another Jesuit, and it pleased Heaven that the lot fell upon Father Francis Marquez.
        A Voyage to Abyssinia
        4
        Rasselas applauded the design, and appeared, next day, with a splendid retinue at the court of the bassa.
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        5
        It was first taken by the Turks, under the command of bassa Sinan, in the reign of sultan Amurath III.
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        Translations for bassa language
        Russian
        басса
        Spanish
        bassa