"amakweta" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: amakwetas [plural], amakweta [plural]
Etymology: Apparently from a variant form of Xhosa abakwetha, showing a different plural class prefix. Etymology templates: {{der|en|xh|abakwetha}} Xhosa abakwetha Head templates: {{en-noun|s|amakweta}} amakweta (plural amakwetas or amakweta)
  1. (South Africa) An abakwetha. Tags: South-Africa Categories (topical): People Synonyms: amakwetha
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