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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.

    Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure.
    --Mark Twain.

  2. A tip or gratuity.

  3. Hence: Anything obtained gratuitously or unexpectedly.