pourboire

English

noun
Definitions
  • A tip extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service, especially in French contexts.
  • A bribe.

Etymology

Borrowed from French pourboire (fordrink, l).

Origin

French

pourboire

Gloss

fordrink, l

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