handsel (Meaning)
handsel (n.)
A sale, gift, or delivery into the hand of another; especially, a sale, gift, delivery, or using which is the first of a series, and regarded as on omen for the rest; a first installment; an earnest; as the first money received for the sale of goods in the morning, the first money taken at a shop newly opened, the first present sent to a young woman on her wedding day, etc.
Price; payment.
To give a handsel to.
To use or do for the first time, esp. so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.
Synonyms & Antonyms of handsel
Synonyms:
- benefaction
- bonus
- dowry
- benevolence
- lagniappe
- remembrance
- tip
- alms
- grant
- bequest
- courtesy
- propine
- beneficence
- box
- tribute
- legacy
- freebie
- giveaway
- handout
- dole
- reward
- tithe
- boon
- charity
- generosity
- philanthropy
- subsidy
- gratuity
- sacrifice
- award
- care package
- fairing
- valentine
- windfall
- oblation
- foy
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word handsel
A sale, gift, or delivery into the hand of another; especially, a sale, gift, delivery, or using which is the first of a series, and regarded as on omen for the
present,gift, presentation, donation, donative, contribution, freebee, largess, comp,bestowal
loan,loan, advance, advance,bribe, sop, sop, bribe, peace offering, douceur
The tradition of handselling, or giving a small gift to seal a deal, has persisted throughout history.
In Scotland, it is customary to handsel a new home by leaving a coin on the doorstep for good luck.
The client handselled the artist for completing the portrait, ensuring a satisfied transaction.
The first sale of the day is considered a handsel and is believed to bring prosperity to the business.
