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    Patwa headword

    Cyah

    /KYAH/

    Verb
    Gloss
    "Cannot / Can't"
    Definition
    The negative auxiliary verb for 'cannot'.
    Example
    "Mi cyah dweet." — "I cannot do it."
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of 'can't'.

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