Gage
Gage noun - Something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise.
Usage example: in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
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Handsel and gage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handsel" instead a noun "Gage".
Handsel
Handsel noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.
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