"Mine Kaffir" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The language is associated with black miners in South Africa. They came from many parts of Africa and may not have spoken any of the major languages of South Africa. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Mine Kaffir}} Mine Kaffir
  1. (South Africa, offensive, dated) Synonym of Fanagalo Tags: South-Africa, dated, offensive Synonyms: Fanagalo [synonym, synonym-of], mine-kaffir
    Sense id: en-Mine_Kaffir-en-name-ntpyLeiK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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