douceur
dou·ceur
(do͞o-sûr′, -sœr′)n.
Money given as a tip, gratuity, or bribe.
[French, from Late Latin dulcor, sweetness, from Latin dulcis, sweet.]
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douceur
(duːˈsɜː; French dusœr)n
1. (Commerce) a gratuity, tip, or bribe
2. sweetness
[C17: from French, from Late Latin dulcor, from Latin dulcis sweet]
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dou•ceur
(duˈsɜr)n.
1. a gratuity; tip.
2. a conciliatory gift or bribe.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French: sweetness < Late Latin dulcor < Latin dulcis sweet. See -eur]
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