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Handsel

Noun:

- A gift or token given for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, especially at the beginning of a new endeavor or business venture.

Example: She received a handsel of money from her parents to start her own business.

Verb (transitive):

- To give or bestow a gift or token as a sign of good luck or to express good wishes.

Example: The company handselled each employee with a personalized gift for the successful completion of the project.

Verb (transitive, historical):

- To give a gift or money to someone on the first Monday of the year in Scotland as a traditional custom.

Example: According to ancient Scottish tradition, people handselled their neighbors as a way to ensure prosperity in the new year.

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