Handsel
Pronunciation: /ˈhændsɪl/
Handsel (noun)
- A small gift given to celebrate the start of something new.
- An item given to bring good luck or success.
Examples
- The handsel was a thoughtful gesture for the new employee.
- Receiving a handsel made the occasion feel special.
Common collocations: receive a handsel, give a handsel, carry a handsel, lucky handsel, handsel someone
Handsel (verb)
- To give a gift to mark the beginning of something.
Examples
- They handselled the new office with a plant.
- He handselled her with a book to celebrate the occasion.