Meanings (ES + gloss)
baksheesh
In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.
As we rode into Magdala not a soul was visible. But the ring of the horses' hoofs roused the stupid population, and they all came trooping out—old men and old women, boys and girls…
What an honour to think that I am to be elevated to the throne, and to bring the seat in Parliament as backsheesh to the sultan!
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