tien ben

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Haitian Creole

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Etymology

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From French tenir (“to hold”) + bien (“well”). Compare Louisiana Creole tchombo.

Verb

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tien ben

  1. (Saint-Domingue) to hold

Derived terms

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References

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  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île
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