Semese
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈmiːs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semese is an adjective meaning A member of the warrior caste of the Elema of Papua New Guinea.
Meaning
A member of the warrior caste of the Elema of Papua New Guinea.
More Meanings
- (rare) Half-eaten.
Example Sentences
“Ha, ha, ha!” said Bruce. “No; they’re sons of gyps and that kind of thing, who feed on the semese fragments of the high table.”
But what was my indignation, vexation and shame when I discovered them greedily engaged in ravenously devouring the semese fragments of a barbaric repast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semifermented, semihomemade, semi-soft, half-baked, split, half-boiled.
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