Dead lef’

[ded lef]

Definition

An inheritance; possessions left behind by someone who passed away.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him inherit a big piece a land as dead lef'.
English:
He inherited a large piece of land as an inheritance from the deceased.

Patois:
Di house a dead lef' from him grandfather.
English:
The house is an inheritance left behind by his grandfather.

Usage Tip

Colloquial term for property or money left behind by a deceased relative.

Patois Synonym: inheritance
English Synonym: inheritance; legacy

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