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In dongola race: a race in which a punt or the like is propelled by paddling, by three or four pairs (usually male and female).
1892Pall Mall G. 18 July 43/3 Canadian canoe race (lady and gentleman), dongola race (four ladies, four gentlemen). 1894Daily News 30 June 6/2 Dongola races for crews of eight gentlemen and mixed crews of four ladies and four gentlemen. Ibid. 28 July 6/5 The Dongola Race (paddling in punts)..for crews of three ladies and three gentlemen. |