noun
- a gift given for good luck, especially at the beginning of a new year or new venture
- the first sale of the day or the first money received by a merchant
Usage: archaic; Scottish
Usage: archaic; commercial
Examples
- The shopkeeper considered the early morning purchase a good handselling for the day.
- In Scottish tradition, a handselling was given to bring prosperity in the new year.
- The merchant was pleased with his handselling, believing it would bring good fortune.
- She offered a small coin as handselling to the new business owner.
- The first customer’s purchase served as handselling for the newly opened store.