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July 10, 2011

PATOIS
Pronunciation: \pat-WAH\

Function: noun
-a regional version of a language differing from its standard, literary form
-a rural or provincial form of speech
-any jargon or private form of speech

Example Sentence:

If you give Mr. Lick too many Turkey's, he might start speaking a patois form of English.

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