Note 38 — B (continued 2)
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Bāsava Golla.—A name for certain Koyis of the Godāvari district, whose grandfathers had a quarrel with some of their neighbours, and separated from them. The name Bāsava is said to be derived from bhāsha, a language, as these Koyis speak a different language from the true Gollas.38 In like manner, Bāsa Kondhs are those who speak their proper language, in contradistinction to those who speak Oriya, or Oriya mixed with Kui.