handsel

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈhæn.səl/

Noun

handsel noun

A lucky omen.
A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.

Verb

handsel verb

To give a handsel to.
To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.

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Synonyms

bare hand handy lucky charm handshoe luck penny pocket piece mitt maniple hand hand-kiss handout lickpot hook handgrip finger fingerhold

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