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1. bankra


English Translation

Basket


Definition

A large basket, sometimes associated with carrying spiritual items


Example Sentences

Patois: She carry di bankra full a herb fi di ritual.
English: She carries the basket full of herbs for the ritual.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by anonymous on June 5, 2024


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Other Definitions of "bankra"

2. bankra (Noun)


English Translation

Basket


Definition

A large basket often used for carrying goods


Example Sentences

Patois: Put di yam dem inna di bankra.
English: Put the yams in the basket.


Related Words

Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,



posted by anonymous on May 31, 2024


3. bankra


English Translation

Basket


Definition

A large basket for carrying goods


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a go di market wid mi bankra.
English: I’m going to the market with my basket.



posted by anonymous on May 20, 2024


4. bankra (Noun)


Definition

The Jamaican name for basket is bankra. It is a word of Akan origin, and it is thought to have been introduced to Jamaica by enslaved Africans. Bankra baskets are typically made from woven thatch palm, and they are used for a variety of purposes, including storing food, transporting goods, and carrying personal items.


Related Words

Abeng , Accompong , Ackee , ADELPHI ,



posted by anonymous on November 12, 2023


5. bankra


English Translation

basket


Definition

Jamaican traveling basket; name is inherited from the Twi language of Ghana (bonkara).


Example Sentences

Patois: Pass mi di bankra ova deh suh
English: Pass me the basket over there


Related Words

Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,



posted by anonymous on March 10, 2015



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