Definition of Handsel
Handsel
hand·sel
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(noun)
(old) something that is given at the beginning of a process or undertaking for good luck or wishes, such as a gift given at the beginning of a new year;
e.g. I like to put together a small handsel for each of my friends.
(noun)
(old) a first payment in a series of installments towards a larger payment;
e.g. He is saving up money for the handsel of a new car.
(verb)
to give a gift as a gesture of good wishes or a token of good luck;
e.g. She plans to handsel her friend for achieving a long-held career goal.
(verb)
to initiate something by being the first to use, try, or do it;
e.g. We were ready to handsel the new tennis court and play a couple of sets on it.
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