Handsel and Offering

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

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

Offering

Offering noun - Something offered to a god.
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Synonyms for Offering

Handsel and offering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handsel" instead a noun "Offering".

Nearby Words: offer, offered, offerer
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