LAGNIAPPES

Noun

lagniappes

plural of lagniappe.

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LAGNIAPPE

La*gniappe, La*gnappe", n. [Etym. uncertain.]

Definition: In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by tradesmen; a gratuity.

Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure. Mark Twain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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