cumshaw

(kums̸hô′)

noun

a tip or gratuity

Origin: < dial. form of Chin kan hsieh, grateful thanks

See cumshaw in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cum·shaw

noun
A tip; a gratuity.

Origin: Pidgin English, from Chinese (Amoy) gamsia, an expression of thanks.

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