Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dike | Yes | No | Yes | No |
patois | Yes | No | No | No |
dike (noun) | patois (noun) |
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a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea | a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard |
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
dike (verb) | patois (verb) |
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enclose with a dike |