cumshaw

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Min Nan (Hokkien) 感謝 (kám-siā, thanks).

Noun [edit]

cumshaw (plural cumshaws)

  1. A gratuity or tip as thanks for a service

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Verb [edit]

cumshaw (third-person singular simple present cumshaws, present participle cumshawing, simple past and past participle cumshawed)

  1. To give or make a present to.