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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART III
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And they use it in reference to the Dutch succeeding the Portugueze in their Island.
Datta horrala Badda perind.

Pick your Teeth to fill your Belly.

Spoken of stingy niggardly People.
Caula yonawa ruah atti.

To eat before you go forth is handsom and convenient.

Which they therefore ever do.
Kiallah tiannah, Degery illand avah oppala hanguand mordy, As the saying is, if I come to beg Butter-milk, why should I hide my Pan.


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