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English Translation
Silver
Definition
A shiny grey-white color
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi silva ring gaan a di sie.
English: My silver ring is lost at sea.
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English Translation
Silver
Definition
Used to refer to coins
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi ago buy one scandal bag, yuh hav nuh silva pan yuh?
English: I am going to buy a scandal bag, do you have any coins on you?
English Translation
Silver
Example Sentence
Patois: Silva an gold a real money
English: Silver and gold are real monies
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