Besa

Nikaj, when charged with the crime, was as furious as Shala, for even among the very wildest tribes the besa is held inviolable, and the Nikaj man, by breaking his, had put himself beyond the pale. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

In the wilder tribes of Dukaghini no general besa is given for Church festivals, and those who come – unless protected by a private besa and in company with one or more of the tribe visited – do so at their own peril. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

A delegate came over from Shala to debate this nice point, and asked pertinently, Are you in besa with Krasnich? ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

Many still live at least in part by the Kanun, a code handed down through the centuries in which "besa" - loosely translated as word of honor or sacred promise - is paramount. ❋ Unknown (2008)

All of them were motivated by an Albanian code of honor called "besa," a concept that can be translated into "keeping the promise," Gershman says. ❋ Josh Fleet (2010)

Religion has nothing to do with this but the strong tradition of hospitality called "besa". ❋ Unknown (2005)

Pouniša enjoys the fullest confidence of the border tribes because he has never been known to break his word; they are very conscious that even their vaunted "besa" is not nowadays observed as it was, say fifty years ago, for the Austrian and Italian propaganda schools have had an unfortunate effect. ❋ Henry Baerlein (1917)

It took all the eloquence of the Abbot to talk them over, and only after long deliberations did they consent to swear a "besa" (peace oath) till Ash Wednesday, 1909, stipulating at the same time for the retention of their old privileges and their old laws. ❋ Unknown (1903)

He and his party were unduly nervous, for when an Albanian has given his "besa" (peace oath) he keeps it. ❋ Unknown (1903)

I wonder if he goes by the nickname “Chupa mi” or “besa mi”? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The correct Spanish is, I think, "besa mi culo", but babelfish gives you "besa mis asno", which means "kiss my donkey." ❋ Unknown (2007)

A man may not be shot for vengeance when he is with a woman nor with a child, nor when he is met in company, nor when besa (oath of peace) has been given. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

A week's besa had been sworn for the festival, so that all blood foes could meet as friends. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

My [freind] besa [looked] super [trendy] and hot today, while also being sweet. Shes perfect. ❋ Sjkahfjkbghadfb (2012)

[Besa mi culo] [blanco]. - Kiss my white ass. [Besame]. - Kiss me. ❋ IShot43 (2007)

- Did you see, she [won the game] with [aplomb]! - Yes, it is [not for nothing] that she is called Besa. ❋ Happyyydee (2021)

[shaaa] zzam ❋ Rusty (2003)

besa mi culo, [puta]! [Kiss my ass bitch] ❋ Foxxy (2005)

"[Besa me culo], pendejo". [Kiss my asshole], stupid. [Kiss my ass], stupid. ❋ Jim69 (2007)

"Hey Pedro can I have another $10, I forgot my wallet at home again?....." "[Besa me culo], [vato]. You get no more money until you pay me back for the rest of the $100 you've [borrowed]. ❋ Abula (2005)

Dad: Besa La Mano Daughter: [Ci]ón [Papi]. Dad: Dí[os] Te Bendiga ❋ 5starr5656 (2023)