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Noun: cumshaw  'kúm,sho
  1. (chiefly historical) a gift or gratuity, especially in East Asian countries
    "The sailors often received cumshaw from local merchants for their services"
Verb: cumshaw  'kúm,sho
Usage: archaic
  1. 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