mikuki

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Meaning

Spears or lances, pointed weapons on long shafts.

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plural of mkuki (m-/mi- class); used historically for hunting and warfare, now mainly ceremonial.

Examples

• Mikuki ilitumika na mashujaa wa zamani kuwinda.Spears were used by warriors of old for hunting.
• Je, mikuki hii ilitengenezwa na nani?Who made these spears?
• Mikuki haikutumika tena baada ya bunduki kuenea.Spears were no longer used after guns became widespread.
• Wachezaji watabeba mikuki kwenye sherehe ya jadi kesho.The performers will carry spears at the traditional ceremony tomorrow.

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