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baksheesh

Noun, Verb (usu participle)

bak=sheesh

WORDNET DICTIONARY

baksheesh(n = noun.possession) backsheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter); Array

is a kind of fringe benefit, perk, perquisite

has particulars: christmas box

baksheesh, n.

Same as Backsheesh. [1913 Webster]

baksheesh, n.

A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter). Same as Backsheesh. [WordNet 1.5]

baksheesh, n. (also backsheesh) (in some oriental countries) a small sum of money given as a gratuity or as alms.

Etymology

ult. f. Pers. baksis f. baksidan give

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