hanseled

/ˈhænsəld/
verb
  1. Past tense of hansel: gave a gift or money to someone to bring good luck, especially at the start of a new year or new venture.
    • He hanseled his new business partner with a small token of good fortune.
    • The old tradition said that the first customer of the year should be hanseled for prosperity.
    • My grandmother hanseled me with a silver coin on New Year's Day.
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