nounπShareA lucky omen."Finding a twenty-dollar bill on the sidewalk on the first day of a new job felt like a good handsel. "supernaturalsigntraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck."My grandmother gave me a small silver coin as a handsel when I started my new job, hoping it would bring me good fortune. "culturetraditionritualholidayvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePrice, payment; especially the first installment of a series."The landlord accepted the first month's rent as the handsel on the year-long lease. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a handsel to."The shop owner decided to handsel the first customer of the day with a small discount. "traditionbusinesscultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in."To handsel the new classroom, the teacher asked each student to place a small stone on the windowsill. "ritualtraditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally."My daughter was nervous to handsel her new bicycle, hoping it would bring her joy and safe rides. "actiontraditionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
