Glossary

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Ibola: a greeting that means welcome or good day.

I bia dule : welcome

Chokike : this name refers to God.

He/Him/His :refers to God

Sungu fish: mackerel fish

Town crier: someone appointed to publicly announce news all round the village.

Eleishiali: it means the land of rulers.

Riverine kingdoms: kingdoms known for their large bodies of water. Their main occupation is fishing like the Wakiri kingdom.

Upland kingdoms: kingdoms known for their many vast lands. Their main occupation is farming like the Ikwerre land and Ugbuland.

Lolo : a title for a queen.

O bu ihe ojo : That is bad

Nne : mother

Meka : thank you

Native healer: similar to a doctor. A person well trained in helping people recover from their illness or injuries by giving them herbs or using any other traditional method.

Cowry : a form of money used in the past.

May the day break : a way of saying 'good night'.

Nwo nne m : the child of my mother.

Ozuza leaf : a type of vegetable leaf.

Gberemene/ Amayanabo/ Igwe : these are all titles for kings.

Nwo m : my child

Dibia : a seer; a native priest

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