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    Patwa headword

    Hush

    /HUSH/

    Interjection
    Gloss
    "Sorry / Sympathy"
    Definition
    An expression of sympathy or comfort, not meant to silence someone.
    Example
    "Hush yuh self, it soon better." — "I am sorry, it will get better soon."
    Origin
    Derived from English 'hush'.

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