Handsel and Reward

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

Reward

Reward noun - Something offered or given in return for a service performed.

Handsel and reward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handsel" instead a noun "Reward".

Nearby Words: rewarding, rewarded
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