Talk:kaffer

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While traveling in Namibia, I was told the word 'kaffer' originates from kaff or keff, which is the Afrikaans word for soot. 216.194.41.186 16:44, 12 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Afrikaans. Rfv-sense "A non-believer or an infidel." Etymologically true, but I don't see this being used in Afrikaans. —Μετάknowledgediscuss/deeds 19:57, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]