Lagnappe

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Lagniappe \La*gniappe\, Lagnappe \La*gnappe"\, n. [Also spelled
     {lagnappe}.][Etym. uncertain.]
     1. In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by
        tradesmen; a gratuity.
        [1913 Webster]
  


              Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for
              good measure.                         --Mark Twain.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     2. A tip or gratuity.
        [PJC]
  
     3. Hence: Anything obtained gratuitously or unexpectedly.
        [PJC]