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= Title The word ''Yininmadyemi'' is taken from an indigenous language of Sydney and translates as 'Thou Didst Let Fall'. The translation is sourced from the writings of Second Liuetenant [[William Dawes (British Marines officer)|William Dawes]] who recorded the local language and culture of the Aboriginal people of Sydney in the late 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title = YININMADYEMI Thou didst let fall - Barani|url = http://www.sydneybarani.com.au/sites/yininmadyemi/|accessdate = 2015-09-15}}</ref> The sculpture's title is an example of poetic [[metonymy]] and is used to enhance the artwork's commemorative purpose.<ref>{{Cite web|title = ARTAND {{!}} News {{!}} News {{!}} Yininmadyemi – Thou didst let fall|url = http://www.artandaustralia.com/news/headlines/yininmadyemi-thou-didst-let-fall|website = www.artandaustralia.com|accessdate = 2015-09-15}}</ref>
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