Porroh

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proper noun

A tribal system of religion and taboos in Sierra Leone.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A tribal system of religion and taboos in Sierra Leone.

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

    2010, Imodale Caulker-Burnett, The Caulkers of Sierra Leone, page 174
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    "[…] You don't seem to understand that this Porroh hokey-pokey rules this country, is its law, religion, constitution, medicine, magic. […]"

    1895, H. G. Wells, Pollock and the Porroh Man

    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.

    1899, Report by Her Majesty's Commissioner and correspondence on the Subject of the Insurrection in the Sierra Leone Protectorate
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APA

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“Porroh.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Porroh. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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