CUMSHAW


Meaning of CUMSHAW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkəm-ˌshȯ ]

noun

Etymology: Chinese (Xiamen) kam siā grateful thanks

Date: 1839

: present , gratuity ; also : bribe , payoff

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