Dawta

[daw-tah]

Definition

Daughter; woman; Rastafarian term for a woman.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him dawta just graduate from high school.
English:
His daughter just graduated from high school.

Patois:
Greetings to di dawta dem inna di gathering.
English:
Greetings to the women in the gathering.

Usage Tip

Patois for daughter; also used respectfully in Rastafarian culture to address a woman ("Empress/Dawta").

Patois Synonym: empress
English Synonym: daughter; woman; lady

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