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Definition
A person in charge at work.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi baas kaal mi.
English: My boss called me.
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Definition
A person in charge, often used to refer to a master in the past
Example Sentence
Patois: Di baas a gi wi wi pay.
English: The boss is giving us our pay.
Example Sentence
Patois: Him addi baas
English: He's the boss
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