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    Patwa headword

    Dead-yard

    /DED-yahd/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Wake / House of mourning"
    Definition
    The home of a deceased person where a wake or Nine-night is being held.
    Example
    "We a go to di dead-yard tonight fi pay respects."
    Origin
    Literal description.

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