Andamanese
Also, Andaman. Also called Andaman Islander. a member of a physically distinctive people that comprise the indigenous population of the .
the language of the Andamanese, of uncertain genetic affiliation.
(def 1).
Historical Examples
These ideas, to an Australian black, or an Andamanese, would seem dangerously blasphemous.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1 Andrew Lang
The number of children among the Andamanese is probably understated.
In the Andamans and Nicobars C. Boden Kloss
For like the Andamanese they love their women-folk and children, and in this way rescue them from the Malay raiders and slavers.
Man, Past and Present Agustus Henry Keane
In physical features they in many respects resemble the Andamanese.
Man, Past and Present Agustus Henry Keane
Even the Andamanese, absolute savages as they are, possess a species of sounding-board, on which they beat time to their songs.
In the Andamans and Nicobars C. Boden Kloss
“The improvement of our science” has freed us from misdeeds which are unknown to the Andamanese or the Australians.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1 Andrew Lang
For various reasons, most of the Andamanese timbers will probably be found to be best marketable in a converted form.
In the Andamans and Nicobars C. Boden Kloss
A regular feature of Andamanese social life is the meeting at intervals between two or more communities.
Man, Past and Present Agustus Henry Keane
Though very similar to the Andamanese pig in size and appearance, it had patches of white on the feet.
In the Andamans and Nicobars C. Boden Kloss
The Andamanese appear to be one of the very few peoples who possess fire but do not know how to make it afresh.
Man, Past and Present Agustus Henry Keane
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