The Lemon Orchard:
Glossary
| Kaffir | Dutch- 'Kaffer' lout |
| Oom | Uncle |
| Verdomte | Damned |
| Wag'n oomblikkie | Wagen=dare/venture Ogenblikkie=in the wink of an eye 'Dare to wait a moment'/'slowdown' |
| Slim | Clever |
| Baas | Boss |
| Riem | Strap |
| Jong | Young boy |
| Volk | People (in this case white people) |
| Meneer | Mister |
| Hottentot | Stammering or stuttering with reference to abrupt pronunciation and 'clicks' of the tongue; or a member of a South African race of low statue; or a person of inferior status or culture |
| Bliksem | Black |
| Sjambok | A weapon similar to a bull whip; has a thick leather strap |