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Word: tahil (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1926-1926
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...Sultan's anger last week shook his abode. The ungrateful Tarhata desired to marry a provincial officer, one Datu Tahil, who was unable to offer a royal dowry. The Sultan explained to Tarhata that the match was beneath his dignity. She incontinently left his harem. Following this incident the Princess Emme declared her intention of marrying a Filipino. The proud Moro eyes of the Sultan shot lightnings. He did not deign to explain that his daughter could not marry a dog of a Christian. She too left the Sultanic residence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: Three Daughters | 6/21/1926 | See Source »

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