patois
Pronunciation: /ˈpatwɑː/
Definition of patois
noun ( plural same /-wɑːz/)
Origin:
mid 17th century: French, literally 'rough speech', perhaps from Old French patoier 'treat roughly', from patte 'paw'
mid 17th century: French, literally 'rough speech', perhaps from Old French patoier 'treat roughly', from patte 'paw'