A Brown Girl Dead Glossary

A Brown Girl Dead Glossary

Candles

A block of wax with a wick in the center which is meant to be burned to produce light and heat

Dark Madonna

An icon representing the divine feminine, often associated with the Virgin Mary

Pawned

Something given to be used as security for a loan

Proud

A feeling of happiness about the achievements or qualities of someone

Dance

Body movements in response to music that follow a sequence of steps

Sing

To make sounds along with a tune, often involving words

Grave

A hole in the ground where a dead body is laid. Typically marked with a headstone

Rests

To take a pause to relax and gain strenght

Death

The end of life

Wedding

A ceremony held to unify two people in marriage

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