Half-caste
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Half-caste(mouseover red text for glosses)
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half-caste - an old, derogatory term for a person of mixed race. Today its use is considered racist. |
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Picasso - a Spanish painter (1881-1973), one of the most famous and inventive artists of the 20th century, who invented Cubism and was involved in the development of Surrealism.
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ah rass - a Caribbean dialect term - an expression of frustration and disgust ('rass' is the Caribbean word for a person's backside - compare in the TV sitcom The Royal Family the Dad's frequent comment: 'My arse'). |
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Tchaikovsky - Russian composer (1840-1893) famous for his three brilliant Piano Concertos.
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ah lookin at yu wid - a good example of Agard using Caribbean dialect... |
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and when I'm introduced to you - a good example of Agard mixing standard English in amongst the Caribbean dialect |
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