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Bunna man

A man having an affair with a married woman

Elda

A respected older family member

Gad pickney

A child for whom one is a godparent

Baby fada

The father of one’s child, not necessarily a spouse

Baby mada

The mother of one’s child, not necessarily a spouse

Gran pickney

The child of one’s son or daughter

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