Nine-night

[nyne-nyte]

Definition

Traditional Afro-Jamaican nine-day wake and memorial gathering held after someone dies.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di whole community turn out fi di nine-night celebration.
English:
The whole community turned out for the nine-night wake celebration.

Patois:
Dem sing traditional revival song at di nine-night.
English:
They sang traditional revival songs at the nine-night memorial.

Usage Tip

Cultural wake held on the ninth night following a death, featuring food, drumming, storytelling, and songs to send the spirit off.

Patois Synonym: wake
English Synonym: traditional funeral wake

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