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1. bangarang, n. View full entry 1935
...Rubbish; miscellaneous items. Now rare....
2. criss, adj. View full entry 1952
...Stiff; not pliable....
3. dutchie, n. View full entry 1943
...More fully dutchie pot. = Dutch potDutch....
4. Kumina, n. View full entry 1943
...A religious ceremony performed in parts of Jamaica and ultimately of central African origin which features drumming, singing, and dancing, and at which participants are believed to become possessed by spirits. Also:...
5. shey-shey, n. View full entry c1920
...A rhythmical, shuffling dance usu. danced by women to jazz music and song....
6. wappie, n. View full entry 1943
...A gambling game played with cards....
