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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
remittancea sum of money remitted
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe