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handsels

The word “handsels” has 2 syllables: hand-sels

It's pronounced as /ˈhændsəlz/

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In the thesaurus, “handsels” has 49 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for handsels along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for handsels

Antonyms for handsels

  • advances
  • bribes
  • douceurs
  • loans
  • peace offerings
  • sops

Meanings of handsels

  • noun
    1. A lucky omen.
    2. A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
    3. Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.
  • verb
    1. To give a handsel to.
    2. To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
    3. To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.

Example Sentences

  • The tradition required giving handsels at the beginning of the new year for good luck.
  • They exchanged handsels to celebrate their new venture together.
  • The first fruits of the harvest were often given as handsels to ensure a prosperous season.
  • As part of the ceremony, the couple received handsels from their family and friends.
  • The custom of offering handsels was meant to bring blessings to the receiver.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handsels, such as: advances, alms, awards, benefactions, beneficences, benevolences, bequests.

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