Meanings
Readings
Common Words
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to finance; to maintain (e.g. a family)
to give board; to provide meals
accepting a bribe
giving a bribe; bribery
bribery; corruption
meals prepared for employees (e.g. of a restaurant); staff meals
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
If shellfish are in your possession, you can bribe a seal to do any trick.
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