A gift given directly (i.e. by hand), usually to a newly wedded couple; a wedding gift
Origin
From Middle English *handgift, from Old English handgift ("a gift given by hand; a marriage gift"), equivalent to hand + gift. Cognate with Middle High German hantgift ("handgift").
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