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sampan any small skiff, widely used in the Orient, that is propelled by oars or a scull How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The fire in the bows of the sampan shone faintly in the distance with a hazy red glow. Then he resumed his watch for the friendly prahu, or smaller sampan which he knew time would eventually bring from up or down the river to his rescue, for who of the surrounding natives would dare refuse succor to the powerful Rajah of Sakkan! An' as he was a-gettin' under way, didn't the fond husbands get left astern-like in their sampan, as it might be by accident? |
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