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anba
[ an-buh ]
noun
- father: a title of a clergyman or saint in the Coptic Church.
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Origin of anba1
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Example Sentences
While the people were there, Anba-hebe, the tribal historian was born.
But Anba-hebe's story shows that it was not a real pipe, but the firebrand for lighting the pipes.
Now it appears that they have united with Wajin-anba and Siede-jiga, the survivors of the Ictasandaqti.
These songs were very many, and lasted till daylight, according to Anba-hbe, the tribal historian.
Some say that throughout this ceremony sacred songs were sung: "Anba iugqti waan gini," They sat singing throughout the day.
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