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gratuity
noun gra·tu·ity \grə-ˈtü-ə-tē, -ˈtyü-\
: an amount of money given to a person (such as a waiter or waitress) who has performed a service
: an amount of money given to a retiring soldier or employee
plural gra·tu·ities
Full Definition of GRATUITY
: something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service; especially : tip
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First Known Use of GRATUITY
1540
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- 2tip, perquisite
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