Lagniappe

Lagniappe: "dividend, something extra," 1849, from New Orleans creole, of unknown origin though much speculated upon. Originally a bit of something given by New Orleans shopkeepers to customers. Said to be from American Spanish la ñapa "the gift." Klein says this is in turn from Quechua yapa "something added, gift."


This woman woke up to a surprise lagniappe from her wonderful, doting husband.

Write a short paragraph explaining how she came upon this surprise lagniappe.

Examples of lagniappe
1. Free gift with purchase
2. Chocolates on the pillow at a nice hotel
3. Free food