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scheme

noun

English Definition

housing scheme; council estate; a housing project; neighbourhood.

Etymology

  • (Derived from English scheme.)

Examples

  • "Foreigners if unno neva know ask di tourist board 'bout my scheme"

    Foreigners, if you don't know then ask the tourist board about my neighbourhood.

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