Backsheesh

"Backsheesh" is about the first word the little child learns to speak and the last word an old beggar lisps before he dies.

Birdseye Views of Far Lands

"Backsheesh" is a certain source of comfort to all nations, and translates itself with sweetest euphony into all languages, and the desert-born tribes have justice on their side when they demand as much of it as they can get, rightfully or wrongfully.

Ziska Marie Corelli 1889

"Backsheesh," therefore, has become the perpetual cry of the Desert-Born, -- it is the only means of offence and defence left to them, and very naturally they cling to it with fervor and resolution.

Ziska Marie Corelli 1889

"Backsheesh!" he said; "my grey Arab for a word with Yusef the ghaffir."

Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Complete Gilbert Parker 1897

"Backsheesh!" he said; "my grey Arab for a word with Yusef the ghaffir."

The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897

"Backsheesh!" he said; "my grey Arab for a word with Yusef the ghaffir."

Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Volume 1 Gilbert Parker 1897

King Backsheesh evidently rules supreme in Egypt yet.

Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Thomas Stevens 1894

Backsheesh is to Muslims as corruption is to Democrats.

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Backsheesh is to Muslims as corruption is to Democrats.

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"suspect" -- thrown into prison till Backsheesh had been paid, then only allowed to move stage by stage as fees were prompt and sufficient, for a traveller must pay, as an infidel, not only the ordinary tribute of the subject Christians of Egypt, but the "money of the road" as well.

Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D. With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work. C. Raymond Beazley 1911