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Papiamentu

noun
Definitions
  • sir, mister
  • lady, madam, missus
  • master, plantation owner

Etymology

Derived from Portuguese senhor derived from Spanish, Castilian señor derived from Kabuverdianu sinhór.

Origin

Kabuverdianu

sinhór

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