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    Patwa headword

    Gyalis

    /GYAL-is/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Ladies' man / Player"
    Definition
    A man who has many female partners or is very skilled at wooing women.
    Example
    "Him a real gyalis." — "He is a real ladies' man."
    Origin
    From 'gyal' + 'ist' suffix.

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