Wadai

[ wah-dahy ]

/ wɑˈdaɪ /

a former independent sultanate of the Sudan, in N central Africa: now part of the Republic of Chad.

Example sentences from the Web for wadai

These hills to the south and east merge into the plains of Wadai and Darfur.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 |Various
The ivory and feather caravans from Wadai and Borku have latterly deserted it altogether.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 |Various
Under succeeding monarchs the country, involved in wars with Sennar and Wadai, declined in importance.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 |Various
The people of Wadai are distinguished for bravery above all their neighbors.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 |Various

Kanem, a country north of Bagirmi and subject in turn to it and to Wadai, was at the same time brought under French control.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 |Various

Wadai

/ (wɑːˈdaɪ) /

a former independent sultanate of NE central Africa: now the E part of Chad