10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUCKSHISH»
Discover the use of
buckshish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
buckshish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Buckshish, bucksheesh or backsheesh, a presentofmoney. OverallIndia, and
theEast generally, the nativeslose no opportunityofasking for buckshish. The
usage is such a complete nuisance that the word is sometimes answered by a
blow; this ...
John Camden Hotten, Francis Grose, Ambrose Bierce, 2014
2
Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
Buckshish!' ' Buckshish ! Buckshish for what ? ' I asked. He made a gesture,
intimating that to give alms to his order was the usual thing. 'No; I cannot think of
giving you buckshish. You are young and strong ; you can work at your trade' ' I
do ...
William Chambers, Robert Chambers, 1856
He surveyed the jars for a few moments with intense curiosity, and then departing
to a short distance, slowly drew forth a small brass ladle, and murmured : '
Buckshish! Buckshish!' 'Buckshish! Buckshish for what? ' I asked. He made a
gesture, ...
William Chambers, Robert Chambers, 1856
4
The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art
He surveyed the jars for a few moments with intense curiosity, and then departing
to a short distance slowly drew forth a small brass ladle, and murmured : "
Buckshish ! Buck- shish !" " Buckshish ! Buckshish for what ?" I asked. He made a
...
5
The Eclectic Magazine: Foreign Literature
He surveyed the jars for a few moments with intense curiosity, and then departing
to a short distance slowly drew forth a small brass ladle, and murmured : "
Buckshish ! Buck- shish !" " Buckshish ! Buckshish for what ?» I asked. He made a
...
John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1856
Ho surveyed the jars for a few moments with intense curiosity, and then departing
to a short distance, slowly drew forth a small brass ladle, and murmured, "
Buckshish! buckshish!" "Backshish! buckshish for what?" I asked. He made a
gesture, ...
Buckshish ! ” “ Buckshish! Buckshish for what?” I asked. He made a gesture,
intimating that to give alms to his order was the usual thing. “ NO; I cannot think of
giving you buckshish. You are oung and strong; you can work at your tra e.
8
The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal
Over all India, and the East generally, the natives lose no opportunity of asking
for buckshish. The usage is such a complete nuisance that the word is sometimes
answered by a blow ; this is termed bamboo buckshish. Buckshish has taken up ...
He surveyed the jars for a few moments with intense curiosity, and then departing
to a short distance, slowly drew forth a small brass ladle, and murmured : "
Buckshish! Buckshish ! " " Buckshish ! Buckshish for what?" I asked. He made a ...
Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell, 1856
10
Let the Beatitudes Be My Attitude in You: Begin the Quest
In Bangladesh, the words frequently heard echoing along the streets by beggars
is buckshish, buckshish, buckshish. This word signifies free gift. With this
expression, the beggar is imploring, “Please help me. I have nothing and need ...
