nounπShareA lucky omen."Finding a four-leaf clover before the test felt like a hansel that I would do well. "supernaturalmythologysigntraditionChat 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 coin as a hansel before I started my new job, hoping it would bring me success." "ritualtraditioncultureholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePrice, payment; especially the first installment of a series.""The landlord requested the hansel for the apartment before we moved in, to secure our lease." "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a handsel to."My grandma always hansels my new wallet with a crisp five-dollar bill. "businesscommercetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in."The team decided to hansel the new training facility with a friendly scrimmage before the official opening. "ritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally."The student hanseled a new study method, hoping it would improve their grades. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading