BUCKSHEE

buckshee

(adjective) free of charge; “if they deposit these shares in the scheme they will get further buckshee shares on a one-for-one basis”- Economist

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

buckshee (plural buckshees)

A gift or bribe.

An extra portion, ration etc.

A wound that is relatively minor but sufficient to get a soldier sent away from the front to the hospital.

Adjective

buckshee (not comparable)

(slang) Extra, spare.

Source: Wiktionary



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