tronc

English

noun
Definitions
  • (British) A monetary pool, in which tips are collected and later shared out between all staff, e.g. in a restaurant.

Etymology

Borrowed from French tronc des pauvres (poor box).

Origin

French

tronc des pauvres

Gloss

poor box

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