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lagnappe
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lagnappe, n. [Etym. uncertain.].
- In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by tradesmen; a gratuity. [1913 Webster]"Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure." [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- A tip or gratuity. [PJC]
- Anything obtained gratuitously or unexpectedly. [PJC]
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