Meanings of few boers in English

Very few Boers were seen, and there was little or no opposition.

Few Boers were seen, but it was known that the passes were held in some strength.

From Smutsoog the column proceeded to Goedevervachting, a few Boers sniping the column on the march.

But it is a lonely place, with only a few Boers about, although they are good fellows enough.

During the fog a few Boers came down from the high ground above the river and fired into the horses watering, at very close range.

The following day the column marched to Bakenlaagte, the scene of the disaster to Benson's column, the rear-guard being followed up by a few Boers.