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Shona Definition
Munhu anoteterera akafugama achikumbira ruregerero anofanira kuregererwa nokuti izvi zvinoratidza kuti munhu wacho atya.
English Translation
The beast that bellows has already shown its fear of the knife. Once a person kneels and begs pardon he has admitted defeat and abandoned the quarrel, so he ought to be pardoned.
Cultural Context
“Quoted to appeal to a victor's fair play, urging him not to press his advantage over an opponent who has given in.”
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