Noun: cumshaw 'kúm,sho
Usage: archaic
- (chiefly historical) a gift or gratuity, especially in East Asian countries
"The sailors often received cumshaw from local merchants for their services"
Usage: archaic
- Give or make a present to, especially as a tip or bribe
"He cumshawed the porter to ensure preferential treatment"
Derived forms: cumshaws, cumshawing, cumshawed