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handgifts

handgifts is the plural of handgift.

Meaning of handgift

Noun

handgift (plural handgifts)

  1. A gift given directly (i.e. by hand), usually to a newly wedded couple; a wedding gift
    • Thanks for a Knife Llywelyn, eagle of fine men, fierce in battle, son of the tawny grey man, prince and foster-son of praise, refined, proud, virtuous hawk, is there any better weapon, good is the handgift, than the one you gave me, renowned gift?1993, Iolo (Goch), Iolo Goch: Poems - Page 42

Questions about handgifts

What is handgifts the plural of?
Handgifts is the plural of handgift.

Words near handgifts in the dictionary

  1. handgame
  2. handgames
  3. handgate
  4. handgates
  5. handgift
  6. handgifts
  7. handglass
  8. handglasses
  9. handglide
  10. handglides
  11. handglove

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