DOUCEUR

douceur. Douceur, n. a bribe, gift, present

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‖Dou′ceur″ (?), n. [[F., fr. doux sweet. See Douce.]] 1. 1. Gentleness and sweetness of manner; agreeableness. Chesterfield.
2. 2. A gift for service done or to be done; an honorarium; a present; sometimes, a bribe. Burke.