handsels Antonyms

Meaning of handsels

handsels

to give a handsel to, to use or do for the first time, to inaugurate with a token or gesture of luck or pleasure, a gift made as a token of good wishes or luck especially at the beginning of a new year, earnest, foretaste, a first installment, something received first (as in a day of trading) and taken to be a token of good luck

handsels Sentence Examples

  1. The merchant handsels a new coat to his most loyal customer.
  2. The queen handsels the newly minted coins, marking their official release.
  3. The farmer handsels the first ripe apple of the season to his family.
  4. The child handsels their new toy, eager to play with it.
  5. The baker handsels a fresh batch of bread to the local orphanage.
  6. The artist handsels their latest painting to a distinguished collector.
  7. The teacher handsels a new book to her students, instilling a love of reading.
  8. The fisherman handsels the first catch of the day to his community.
  9. The doctor handsels a new medical device, hoping to improve patient care.
  10. The tailor handsels a custom-made suit to his satisfied client.

FAQs About the word handsels

to give a handsel to, to use or do for the first time, to inaugurate with a token or gesture of luck or pleasure, a gift made as a token of good wishes or luck

gifts, presents, presentations, donations, bestowals, offerings, giveaways, comps, largesses,contributions

advances,loans, bribes,peace offerings, sops,douceurs

The merchant handsels a new coat to his most loyal customer.

The queen handsels the newly minted coins, marking their official release.

The farmer handsels the first ripe apple of the season to his family.

The child handsels their new toy, eager to play with it.