bonsela

/ bɒnˈsɛlə /

noun

1. informal.
   a present or gratuity Also calledbanselapaselapəˈsɛlə

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonsela¹

from Zulu Ibanselo a gift

Example Sentences

These were paid for without haggling, Verna throwing in a length of roll tobacco by way of a bonsela, or gift to seal the bargain.

From Project Gutenberg