EXPLANATION OF CERTAIN TERMS, 
EMPLOYED IN AFRICA. 
Darnel, 
Bourb, 
Almamy, or Eliman, 
Nazaréen, 
Marabout, 
Griot, ; 
Sicli, 
Muezzin, 
Marigot, 
Calebash, 
Head of Tobacco, 
Bundles of Glass Beads, 
Moule, 
Pagnes, 
Gris-gris, 
King. 
Emperor. 
corresponds amongst the Poulas with the title 
of Sovereign Pontiff. 
Christian. 
Priest. 
Public Singer. 
Master. 
The Person who announces the hour of 
Prayer. 
A Pond, formed by the inundations of the 
sea or rivers. 
'A species of gourd, which the Negroes use 
for bowls or bottles, for holding milk, 
palm oil, &c. 
Three leaves of tobacco are thus called. 
Each bundle is composed of forty strings or 
necklaces. 
A measure containing nearly two litres. (A 
litre is equal to 2.1133 pints English.) 
Cotton stuffs, manufactured by the Negroes. 
A pagne contains five bands, each five 
inches wide, and four feet and a half 
long. 
A charm, or Fetish. 
