Meaning
Night — the Patois spelling of 'night'. It fills everyday speech ('gud nite', 'last nite', 'all nite') and names key customs and events: 'nine-nite' (the wake), and 'reggae nite' or a 'blues' held after dark. Night is also 'duppy time', when spirits are said to roam.
Examples
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Gud nite, sleep well.
Good night, sleep well.
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Wi dance all nite till mawnin.
We danced all night until morning.
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Last nite di dance did ram.
Last night the dance was packed.
Origin
The Patois spelling of 'night'; anchors 'nine-nite', 'gud nite', and night-time custom.
How it’s used
Night; see 'nine-night', 'blues', 'duppy time'. 'Gud nite' = good night.