Handsel and Largesse

Handsel

Handsel noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.
Usage example: gave little handsels to their houseguests on New Year's Day
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Synonyms for Handsel

Largesse and handsel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Largesse" instead a noun "Handsel".

Largesse

Largesse noun - Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit.

Handsel and largesse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handsel" instead a noun "Largesse".

Nearby Word: largess
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