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Definitions of "Nine Night"


1. Nine Night


English Translation

Wake


Definition

a social gathering associated with death, usually held before a funeral


Example Sentences

Patois: Mark nine night deh keep tomorrow
English: Mark's wake is keeping tomorrow


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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