z'yeu
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Etymology
From a pronunciation of French les yeux (“the eyes”). Compare Louisiana Creole French spelling of zyeu.
Noun
Etymology
Noun
z'yeu
- (Saint-Domingue) an eye
- Ly gagné larme dans z'yeu. ― He has tears in his eyes.
Descendants
- Haitian Creole: je
References
- S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île
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