Handsels

/ˈhændsəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of handsel; multiple gifts given as tokens of good luck or first money received in business.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'handsel' by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

Historical records show handsels varied wildly by social class—servants received coins, children received toys, and nobility exchanged jewelry—making it a fascinating mirror of economic inequality.

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