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Cumshaw
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What's The Definition Of Cumshaw?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cumshaw: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cumshaw: See Also | Cumshaw In Webster's Dictionary \Cum"shaw\ (k?m"sha), n. [Chin. kom-tsie.]
A present or bonus; -- originally applied to that paid on
ships which entered the port of Canton. -- S. Wells Williams.
\Cum"shaw\, v. t. To give or make a present to. |
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