Ìjòyè

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Meaning of Ìjòyè

1. Chief 2. The act of becoming a chief

Extended Meaning

Given to a child born soon after the father (or the mother) received a chieftaincy title.

Morphology

ì-jẹ-oyè

Gloss
Part Meaning
the act of
jẹ acquiring
oyè chieftaincy
Geolocation

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