backsheesh

/ ˈbækʃiːʃ /

noun

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"I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last.

"You probably ask a pound for every year, and a backsheesh for the odd months," said the other.

Corruption is so rife in Turkey that the Palace officials ever hang together, providing there is sufficient backsheesh passing.

There is no clamouring for backsheesh as in other Oriental countries.

Beggars clamouring for backsheesh, people wanting to guide them through the ruins, and vendors of relics.

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