QUERY: English translation of "Mitumba"

Mel Page (PAGEM@ETSUARTS.EAST-TENN-ST.EDU)
Wed, 31 May 1995 15:12:05 GMT-5

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From: Bruce Janz, Augustana University College
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Date sent: Wed, 31 May 1995

Can anyone give me a translation of the Kiswahili word "mitumba"? It
refers to used clothing from North America which is sold in Kenya in
markets; however, I think it has other implications. In what other
contexts is it used?

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