Master
A term used to refer to a white person, often a ghostly figure
Patois: Backra duppy haunt di plantation.
English: The master ghost haunts the plantation.
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Refers to a white person or someone of European descent
Patois: Mi granny always seh di backra man a di boss
English: My grandmother always says the white man is the boss
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
Slave Master
Expression used to refer to any white person, particularly one in a position of authority. It is also used to refer to a slave master or slave driver
Patois: Di bass hav wi a wuk lakka him a real backra
English: The boss have us working like he is a real slave master
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
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