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Definitions of "Dread"



1. Dread (Noun)


English Translation

Dread


Definition

A term used to refer to a Rastafarian or someone who follows the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs


Example Sentences

Patois: Di dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
English: The dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality


Related Words

One Drop , One Love , No woman no cry , Patan ,




posted by anonymous on July 25, 2023


2. Dread


English Translation

Dreadlock


Definition

A person with dreadlocks


Example Sentences

Patois: Dread man ah neva queffa
English: Dreadlock man is not a killer


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,




posted by Pundy on March 18, 2023



3. Dread


English Translation

Dreadlocks


Definition

Dreadlocks hairstyle that most Rastafarians were


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi like mi dread
English: I like my dreadlocks


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,




posted by Typhoid on September 12, 2014


4. Dread (Noun)


English Translation

Dreadlocks Man


Definition

A person who wears dreadlocks, not necessarily a Rasta.


Example Sentences

(patois) Di dread inna di ackee tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,




posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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