it is a tonga word which mean the rich people in the gwembe valley. these where the people who owned a lot of cattles in the 1930s and at that time there was a transition from them puting their wealth in animals into monetory form. those who had many animals where able to accumulate more money than the poor and were refered to as mardonz

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed