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Dear trinidadandtobagonewsforum:
At this time I am writing an essay on a novel by MG Vassanji entitled "No New Land".
In the text one of his characters from Guyana used the term "Bhai". For example: "She's tired, bhai.", when speaking to another character.
Could anyone tell me what "Bhai" means? Is it of dutch origin? Where could I find an English Creole dictionary?
This is not a newsworthy item, I realize but perhaps you might at least be able to direct me to the proper source for such information. So far I don't see it in Dr. Winford James's columns.
Many thanks,
Christine Jacobson
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Canada
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