At 3/27/2003 12:02 PM, Robison Michael R CNIN wrote:
>What's a "percentage girl"?
Not positive, but I think it refers to women who received a
commission on drinks/liquor sold by the house ... I've seen
the term used in connection to women who worked in saloons
and dance halls. Mostly performers who would then mingle with
the audience and encourage them to buy them drinks.
Joe
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