Jock of the Bushveld

by Percy Fitzpatrick

KAFFIR CORN, sorghum.

KAHLE (pronounced kaa-shle, corrupted in kitchen-Kaffir to ‘gaashly’) (n), gently, carefully, pleasantly, well. ‘Hamba kahle,’ farewell, go in peace. ‘Hlala (pronounced shlala) kahle,’ farewell, stay in peace.

KEHLA (pronounced keh-shlaa) (n), a native of certain age and position entitled to wear the head ring. Dutch, ring kop—ring head.

KERRIE, or KIRRIE, native sticks used for fighting, frequently knobbed; hence, knob-kerrie.

KETSHWAYO (pronounced ketsh-wy-o), incorrectly Cetywayo, fourth and last of the great Zulu kings.

KLIPSPRINGER (d), a small antelope, in appearance and habit rather like chamois (Oreotragus saltator) (literally. a rock-jumper).

KLOOF (d), a gorge.

KNEEHALTER (d), to couple the head to one fore leg by a reim or strap attached to the halter, closely enough to prevent the animal from moving fast.

KNOORHAAN, commonly, but incorrectly, Koorhaan or Koraan, (d), the smaller bustard (literally scolding cock).

KOODOO, properly KUDU (n) (Strepsiceros capensis). Habitat, rugged bushy country. Height, 5 feet; weight, 600 pounds; horns, up to 48 inches straight, and 66 inches on curve.