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    Patwa headword

    Sufferah

    /SUF-uh-rah/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Poor person"
    Definition
    A person living in deep poverty or facing severe economic hardship, but often maintaining spiritual dignity.
    Example
    "Jah bless di sufferah dem."
    Origin
    Patois pronunciation of 'sufferer'.

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