The following African Words, recurring very frequently in the course 
of the Narrative, it is thought fiecessary to prefix an Explanation of 
them for the Reader's convenience. 
Mama. A king or chief governor. 
Jlkaid. The head magistrate of a town or province, whose office is commonly 
hereditary. 
Dooty. Another name for the chief magistrate of a town or province : this word 
is used only in the interior countries. 
Palaver. A court of justice ; a public meeting of any kind. 
Bushreen. A mussulman. 
Kafir. A Pagan native ; an unbeliever. 
Sonahe. Another term for an unconverted native ; it signifies one who drinks 
^ strong liquors, and is used by way of reproach. 
Slatees. Free black merchants, who trade chiefly in slaves. 
Cojffle or Caffila. A caravan of slaves, or a company of people travelling with any 
kind of merchandize. 
Bar. Nominal money; a single bar is equal in value to two shillings sterling, or 
thereabouts. 
Minialli. A quantity of gold, nearly equal in value to ten shillings sterling. 
Kowries. Small shells, which pass for money in the Interior. 
Korree. A watering-place, where shepherds keep their cattle, 
Bentang. A sort of stage, erected in every town, answering the purpose of a 
town hall. 
