;Posted on 11/17/2014 5:43:14 AM PST by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Monday, 11/17/14
;In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
lagniappe
1. Chiefly Southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas . a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, by way of compliment or for good measure; bonus. 2. a gratuity or tip. 3. an unexpected or indirect benefit.
Etymology: Quotes: We picked up one excellent word—a word worth traveling to New Orleans to get; a nice limber, expressive, handy word—' lagniappe .' -- Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi , 1883 " Lagniappe !" I screamed the word. The old Creole word they used in New Orleans when they want a little extra; a bonus of croissants, a few additional carrots dumped into the shopping bag, a baker's dozen, a larger portion of clams or crabs or shrimp. -- Harlan Ellison, "On the Downhill Side," Deathbird Stories , 1975 Origin: Lagniappe , also spelled lagnappe , is an Americanism that entered English in the mid-19th century. It is thought to be a variant of the Spanish term la napa , which can be traced to the Quecha word yapa
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Here is my example of the WFTD. I disagree with Matt Walsh and agree with this author that stores opening on Thanksgiving day provide a lagniappe, a bit of additional $ for workers who may need it. Working on a holiday should be voluntary and should provide additional recompense, above and beyond the norm. I do not believe that closing stores are going to make people give more thanks to God for anything. You can mandate store closing, you cannot mandate the giving of thanks.
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I grew up in SE Texas —lived in Beaumont for many years. I still have family down there. Never have I heard anyone use the word “lagniappe”.
oh well, dictionary.com provided the etymology, not me, don’t know what to tell you. I have seen the word written, but never spoken, with meaning #3.
It’s more of a Port Arthur thing. ;)
How does one pronounce the word 'lagniappe'?
Joe Biden, so close to his dirt nap
Provides Barry O. with some lagniappe
Impeachment is out
When the backup’s a lout
With gaffes coming out of his man yap
I believe it is pronounced lan-yap. (Accent on first syllable.)
I was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi, during my stint in the Air Force, and, due to its proximity to New Orleans, heard the word fairly often.
A++++ fantastic! and yes, I had no problem with Trey Gowdy saying Biden as VP was a good reason not to pursue impeachment.
can you hear anything on my howjasay link? bc I can’t hear it, but it might just be my computer.
I hear it.
ok good. not sure what’s up with the computer, I have the volume turned way up but there’s nothing.
Port Arthur is awfully close to Beaumont………It’s part of what was/is known as the “Golden Triangle”. I grew up thinking you could see air—because of the pollution down there—LOL!
The refineries were bad enough, but when the wind changed directions and we got the odors from the Evadale paper mill, it could really choke you.
About half of my high school graduation class has died of some form of cancer. French High School, class of 1955……...
I'm checking with Bruce Jenner. Be back to you later.
In Port Arthur, the refineries give you a little lagniappe with the air you breathe. ;)
what is WRONG with him????
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