Jack-mandora

[jak-man-doh-rah]

Definition

Storytelling closing ritual formula ("Jack Mandora, mi nuh chose none").

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di storyteller finish di Anansi story with "Jack-mandora, mi nuh chose none."
English:
The storyteller finished the Anansi tale with "Jack Mandora, I choose none."

Patois:
Jack-mandora a di traditional ending fi folk tale.
English:
Jack Mandora is the traditional ending formula for folk tales.

Usage Tip

Traditional formula uttered at the end of Anansi stories disclaiming responsibility for any moral indiscretions in the fable.

Patois Synonym: folk story ritual
English Synonym: story closing tag; disclaimer phrase

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