"Patwa" meaning in Jamaican Creole

See Patwa in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈpatˈwa/
Etymology: From English patois, borrowed from French patois (“regional dialect or language”). Etymology templates: {{der|jam|en|patois}} English patois, {{der|jam|fr|patois||regional dialect or language}} French patois (“regional dialect or language”) Head templates: {{head|jam|proper noun|head=}} Patwa, {{jam-proper noun}} Patwa
  1. The basilectal form of Jamaican Creole; Patwa. Synonyms: Patois, Patwah Related terms: Jamaican Patois, Jumiekan Patwa
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