bribe

bribe n

Poss. OFr 'piece of bread'.

  1. Seduction; corrupt pay-off; reward for providing illicit information; gift to induce inappropriate action; (see Isaiah 33:15-16).

bribe v

see bribe, n.

  1. Offer a gift to; reward unlawfully; illegally recompense; hire for covert purpose; [fig.] convince to speak; persuade to disclose something confidential.