Etymology

pourboire

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Today it means: A tip (extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service), especially in French contexts. Full definition →

French pourboire
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  1. French · borrowed frompourboire
  2. French · borrowed frompourboire
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Borrowed from French pourboire.

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