[15]Disa Mahatmaya is the title used by villagers in referring to chief headmen or Ratemahatmayas. Koralas are subordinate headmen of korales under the Ratemahatmayas. Each Korala again has under him several Arachchis, who are headmen of single villages.
[16]The son of a paternal uncle is regarded as a brother.
[17]A favourite form of abuse among the Sinhalese is to call some one a Tamil.
[18]Rodiyas are the lowest Sinhalese caste.
[19]Native sugar made from the kitul palm.
[20]Father.
[21]Colloquially used for 50 rupees.
[22]Kandyan district.
[23]The banian-tree.
[24]Typhoid.