Ises
noun EYE-siz ˈaɪsɪz
Also spelled: izes, isis, hail up di ises
Meaning
Praises given to Jah — thanks, worship and honour. The word is used both for the act of praising and as an exclamation of gratitude during reasoning, drumming or song.
Examples
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“Give Ises to di Most High.”
Give praises to the Most High.
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“Ises an thanks fi life.”
Praise and thanks for life.
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“Di whole session lift up inna Ises.”
The whole gathering rose up in praise.
Origin
A Rastafari reshaping of English 'praises': the 'praise' sound is remade around 'I', the central affirming sound of Iyaric, giving 'Ises' (sometimes written 'Isis').
How it's used
Devotional. Belongs to worship and reasoning rather than casual talk.