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    Patwa headword

    Obeah

    /OH-bee-ah/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Witchcraft / Sorcery"
    Definition
    A system of spiritual healing and justice-making practices, often equated with dark magic or sorcery.
    Example
    "Dem say him practice obeah." — "They say he practices witchcraft."
    Origin
    West African origin (e.g., Igbo 'abia' - knowledge/wisdom).

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