BUCKSHEE


Meaning of BUCKSHEE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbək-(ˌ)shē, ˌbək-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: Hindi bakhśiś & Urdu bakhshish, from Persian bakhshīsh — more at baksheesh

Date: circa 1760

1. British : something extra obtained free ; especially : extra rations

2. British : windfall , gratuity

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