ditto

Example Sentences

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They fire off cannon and lantacas on the death of a datto, and with all sorts of instruments make a hideous discord in front of the house of death.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.

But seeing that we were obdurate, the datto served our farewell meal—baked jungle-fowl and rice—and, after offering to purchase our Krag-Jorgesens at an attractive price, he bade us all good-bye.

From The Great White Tribe in Filipinia by Gilbert, Paul T. (Paul Thomas)

As to the number of men with the datto, the statements of the natives had varied.

From Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Mr. Holmes, you may safely take my word for it that the datto has made up his own mind not to allow one of us ever to get back in safety to Bantoc.

From Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

A datto is known by the richness of his apparel and by using gold buttons, and especially by always carrying a handkerchief in his hand.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.