douceur

(do̵̅o̅ sër)

noun

  1. gentleness
  2. a gratuity; tip

Origin: Fr, sweetness: see douce

See douceur in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Money given as a tip, gratuity, or bribe.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Late Latin dulcor, sweetness

Origin: , from Latin dulcis, sweet

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