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To: Probart who wrote (83659)3/23/2002 11:17:01 AM
From: steinman  Respond to of 116764
 
Arabic/and other languages apparently, word for "gift", used across the ME into India by beggars.

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To: Probart who wrote (83659)3/23/2002 1:01:49 PM
From: Richnorth  Respond to of 116764
 
"Baksheesh" is a favour or gift, usually in the form of money, (a tip; also a "bribe"), in some some near Eastern countries. I have heard it used in Northern India.



To: Probart who wrote (83659)3/24/2002 4:49:05 AM
From: E. Charters  Respond to of 116764
 
I don't really know what baksheesh is as I don't speak the language, but while we are on the subject, can you spare a fifty? I have run out of wives and old cars to sell, and my arm is aching.


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