"comess" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} comess (uncountable)
  1. (Caribbean) Noise and confusion. Tags: Caribbean, uncountable
    Sense id: en-comess-en-noun-w5imncId Categories (other): Caribbean English, English entries with incorrect language header

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