Definitions of "Dead yard"
Spelling Variations : dead yaad,
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Dead yard
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English TranslationWake
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DefinitionA social gathering associated with death. A dead yard normally takes place at the house of the deceased (without the body present).
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Example SentencesPatois: Yuh deh guh a Marsha dead yard tonite?
English: Are you going to Marsha’s wake tonight? -
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