backsheesh
/ (ˈbækʃiːʃ) /
noun
a variant spelling of baksheesh
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How to use backsheesh in a sentence
"I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last.
Paul Patoff | F. Marion Crawford"You probably ask a pound for every year, and a backsheesh for the odd months," said the other.
Paul Patoff | F. Marion CrawfordCorruption is so rife in Turkey that the Palace officials ever hang together, providing there is sufficient backsheesh passing.
The White Lie | William Le QueuxThere is no clamouring for backsheesh as in other Oriental countries.
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe | Ernest YoungBeggars clamouring for backsheesh, people wanting to guide them through the ruins, and vendors of relics.
Nabul, Our Little Egyptian Cousin | Blanche McManus
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