douceur

from The 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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