Meaning of Porroh | Babel Free

Definitions

A tribal system of religion and taboos in Sierra Leone.

Examples

“"[…] You don't seem to understand⟳ that this Porroh hokey-pokey rules this country, is its law, religion, constitution, medicine, magic. […]"”

“Each Porroh man is entitled to have⟳ their services free, on giving the head of tobacco. For instance, if this Porroh was in session at Freetown, and I was living twenty miles off, I could send⟳ to the head of the Porroh and ask⟳ to be helped in this way.”

“The men of Ribbee and Bompeh, as well as the Caulkers of Bompeh were Porroh men, and Porroh is considered a society of peace.”

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