verb
- gave a gift to celebrate a new beginning or first use of something
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The merchant handseled the new shop with a silver coin.
- She handseled her daughter’s first day of school with a special breakfast.
- The captain handseled the new ship before its maiden voyage.
- They handseled the New Year with traditional gifts.
- The craftsman handseled his new workshop with a blessing ceremony.