Lagniappe, usually attributed to the French of New Orleans, in fact originated among the Kechuan Indians of Peru as yapa. The Spanish adopted it as ñapa. The French then took it from the Spanish and we from the French.
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Lagniappe, a term commonly associated with the French culture of New Orleans, has a historical origin that traces back to the Kechuan Indians of Peru, where it's known as yapa. This practice of giving a little extra has evolved through languages and cultures over time.
Initially adopted by the Spanish as ñapa, the French later incorporated it into their language, from which English speakers eventually borrowed it. The journey of this...
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