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cumshaw

noun cum·shaw \ˈkəm-ˌsh\

Definition of CUMSHAW

:  present, gratuity; also :  bribe, payoff
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Origin of CUMSHAW

Chinese (Xiamen) kam siā grateful thanks
First Known Use: 1839

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