mhenga

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[Swahili Word] mhenga

[Swahili Plural] wahenga

[English Word] one who can be relied on to give good advice

[Part of Speech] noun

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[Swahili Word] mhenga

[Swahili Plural] wahenga

[English Word] elder on a council who is trusted to offer sound advice

[English Plural] elders

[Part of Speech] noun

[Class] 1/2

[Note] "elder of a native council who is trusted to offer sound counsel" [Rechenbach]

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[Swahili Word] mhenga

[Swahili Plural] wahenga

[English Word] chief of the initiates

[Part of Speech] noun

[Class] 1/2

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[Swahili Word] mhenga

[Swahili Plural] wahenga

[English Word] older person who instructs boys and girls in the initiation rites

[Part of Speech] noun

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