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Handsel
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
Translation of "handsel" into Russian
handsel
Noun
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
handsel
handsels pl
The handsel was paid before the contract was signed.
Задаток был выплачен до подписания контракта.
He gave her a handsel for the New Year.
Он подарил ей подарок на Новый год.
handsel
Verb
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
handsel
handsels
handseled Past Simple / Past Participle
handseling Gerund
handselled Past Simple / Past Participle
handselling Gerund
They decided to handsel the new house with a small party.
Они решили одаривать новый дом небольшой вечеринкой.
Additional translations
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Definitions
handsel
Noun
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
A gift or token given to mark the beginning of a new year, a new job, or a new situation.
She received a handsel from her colleagues on her first day at the new office.
The first money or earnings received, considered as a token of good luck.
The shop owner was thrilled with the handsel he received on the opening day.
handsel
Verb
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
To give a gift or token as a gesture of good luck or to mark an occasion.
She handselled the new store with a small gift to the owner.
To use, open, or experience for the first time; to inaugurate.
They handselled the new auditorium with a charity concert.
handsel
Adjective
UK
/ˈhæn.səl/
US
/ˈhæn.səl/
Relating to or characteristic of a handsel; given or received as an inaugural gift or token of good luck.
They exchanged handsel presents on the first day of the year.