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baksheesh
CIDE DICTIONARY
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]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
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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