gratuity

In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a gratuity

n a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask v give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on v close with a cork or stopper

n a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services n an interest in land capable of being inherited v give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

originally, a gratuity to the captain for his particular care of the goods (sometimes called hat money), but now belonging to the owners or freighters of the vessel, unless by special agreement the whole or part is assigned to the captain.

v cause to tilt v mark with a tip v give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on v cause to topple or tumble by pushing v to incline or bend from a vertical position v walk on one's toes v strike lightly v give insider information or advise to v remove the tip from