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Shona Definition
Pana ishe ndipo panopedzerwa shungu dzavanhu vose. Ani naani anenge aine chigumbu nomunhu, anondomumhanarira kudare rashe.
English Translation
The chief is a well: he is where everyone's troubles are finally settled. Whoever holds a grievance against another takes the matter to the chief's court.
Cultural Context
“Used of the chief's court as the place anyone with a complaint goes to have it resolved.”
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