douceur

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douceur - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Douceur \Dou`ceur"\, n. [F., fr. doux sweet. See Douce.]
     1. Gentleness and sweetness of manner; agreeableness.
        --Chesterfield.
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     2. A gift for service done or to be done; an honorarium; a
        present; sometimes, a bribe. --Burke.
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