Note 99 — Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs.
Reading edition
Literally: “Word too strong, jaw swelled up.” Seems to imply the indirect rather than the direct consequence of using violent language—viz., a severe beating from the person abused.
Reading edition
Literally: “Word too strong, jaw swelled up.” Seems to imply the indirect rather than the direct consequence of using violent language—viz., a severe beating from the person abused.