Buckshee
a gift, gratuity, or small bribe.
an extra ration or portion.
free of charge; gratuitous.
Historical Examples
Into the Jaws of Death Jack O’Brien
The Seventh Manchesters S. J. Wilson
adjective
(Brit, slang) without charge; free
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- Buckskin
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