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Definition
Equative copula linking a subject to a noun phrase.
Example Sentence
Patois: A mi bredda.
English: It is my brother.
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Definition
Preposition indicating direction or location.
Example Sentence
Patois: Evans deh guh a market.
English: Evans is going to market.
Example Sentence
Patois: Dat a it
English: That is it
Definition
a reference to two or more things
Example Sentence
Patois: Dem a killas
English: They are killers
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