Meaning Of The Word Handsel

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handsel in American English
a present for good luck, as at the new year or on the launching of a new business
noun: a gift or token for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, as at the beginning of the new year or when entering upon a new situation or enterprise
transitive verb: to give a handsel to

handsel in British English
noun: a gift for good luck at the beginning of a new year, new venture, etc
verb: to give a handsel to (a person)

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