variant of VEDDA.
1876. B. F. Hartshorne, in Fortn. Rev., March, 406. The Weddas, or, as they are more commonly but inaccurately called, the Veddas of Ceylon.
1900. E. Saint Genix, in Contemp. Rev., March, 453. Practices, which are worthy of the Weddas or the Maories.