Definitions of Iyah

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Iyah

Noun

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Definition

The divine presence or spirit of Jah (God), often invoked as a form of greeting or acknowledgment

Example Sentence

Patois: Blessings, mi bredda! Iyah guide and protect yuh

English: Blessings, my brother! May the divine presence guide and protect you

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Babylon, Ball head, Blessed, Bobo dread

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Iyah

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English Translation

You

Definition

Rasta slang for “you”.

Example Sentence

(patois) Yow I-yah

(english) Hey you

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