Word of the Day for Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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lagniappe \LAN-yap\, noun:
lagniappe \LAN-yap\, noun:
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1. A small gift given with a purchase to a customer, for good measure.
1. A small gift given with a purchase to a customer, for good measure.
2. A gratuity or tip.
3. An unexpected or indirect benefit.
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I wonder what lagniappe the B.O. gave to the Republicans that have committed to vote for the START treaty!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Lagniappe originates chiefly in Southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas and ultimately comes from a variant of the Quechua yapa, "that which is added."
Lagniappe originates chiefly in Southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas and ultimately comes from a variant of the Quechua yapa, "that which is added."
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