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Handsel Monday

Handsel Monday noun: the first Monday of the new year, when presents were traditionally given to servants and children.

Noun

Handsel Monday

  1. The first Monday of the new year, when presents were traditionally given to servants and children.

Questions about Handsel Monday

What does Handsel Monday mean?
Handsel Monday means the first Monday of the new year, when presents were traditionally given to servants and children.
What part of speech is Handsel Monday?
Handsel Monday is a noun.

Words near Handsel Monday in the dictionary

  1. handsearch
  2. handsearched
  3. handsearches
  4. handsearching
  5. handsel
  6. Handsel Monday
  7. handseled
  8. handseling
  9. handsell
  10. handselled
  11. handseller

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