Definition of 'dey'
noun
1.
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Word origin of 'dey'
noun
1.
the former title of the governor of Algiers
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Word origin of 'dey'
Example sentences containing 'dey'
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She'd asked Mrs Odowis once, `Why dey go behind the counter? GWENDOLEN (2002)You know, France get very angry, dey tell the Presidarn he haff to do someting or dey tek away de investmarn. INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002)Putting her hands akimbo she remarked under her breath, `So much done dey change huh? GWENDOLEN (2002)
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