hanselled

/ˈhænsəld/
verb
  1. Past tense of 'hansel': to give a gift or token to celebrate a first use or new beginning.
    • The farmer hanselled the new plow by planting the first row of corn.
    • She hanselled her first paycheck by treating her family to dinner.
    • They hanselled their new home with a bottle of fine wine.
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