Definitions submitted by anonymous

Kestrel

A small falcon

Patois: Di killy-killy a hunt fi likkle lizard.
English: The kestrel is hunting for little lizards.

Backyard

The area behind a house

Patois: Wi a plant yam inna di roun’aback.
English: We are planting yams in the backyard.

Traditional masquerade

A character in traditional celebrations, sometimes associated with ancestral spirits

Patois: Jonkunnu come 'round every Christmas time.
English: The traditional masquerade comes around every Christmas.

Make a left

To turn left

Patois: Yuh ago need fi mek a lef at di next junction
English: You will need to make a left at the next junction

Baker

A person who bakes bread and pastries

Patois: Di bayka a mek some fresh bread.
English: The baker is making some fresh bread.