pourboire

Example Sentences

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At any rate, M. Clemenceau was so excited that he forgot to give the usual pourboire to the female attendant who conducted him to his front seat in the fauteuils.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is hardly more than a pourboire, but it is desirable.

From A Diplomatic Adventure by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)

The cocher, aroused by the promise of an extra pourboire, drove off briskly in the direction of the Rue de Rivoli, and soon they were rolling smoothly along that street of wonderful arcades.

From John Marsh's Millions by Hornblow, Arthur

I thought it strange, but I called out the order to Alphonse and bade him promise a good pourboire.

From A Diplomatic Adventure by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)

The female Jehu showed to the other servants the pourboire she had received; it was a new silver piece.

From Black Diamonds by Jókai, Mór