Dead yard

[ded-yahd]

Definition

The house of mourning where relatives gather before a funeral.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di whole community gather a di dead-yard fi pay respect.
English:
The whole community gathered at the house of mourning to pay respects.

Patois:
Dem serve mannish water an fry fish at di dead-yard.
English:
They served goat head soup and fried fish at the house of mourning.

Usage Tip

Cultural gathering venue at the family home of a deceased person preceding the funeral.

Patois Synonym: house of mourning
English Synonym: house of mourning; wake yard

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