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PATOIS

a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect

The meaning of the word patois is a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect.

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WordMeaning
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
wardthe action or process of guarding
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
museto become absorbed in thought
adherentone who adheres to something: such as