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    Patwa headword

    Hard ears

    /HAHD-ee-erz/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Stubborn / Disobedient"
    Definition
    Describes someone who refuses to listen or follow advice.
    Example
    "Pickney too hard ears." — "The child is too stubborn."
    Origin
    Literal translation of not listening.

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