Something given; = gift, n.1 3.
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释义 | the mind > possession > giving > gift or present > [noun] (163) givec888 Something given; = gift, n.1 3. lakeOE An offering, sacrifice; also, a gift. Only Old English and early Middle English to lake (dative), as a gift. In quot. 1325: a tax. presentc1230 Something that is offered, presented, or given as a gift; = gift, n.1 3. giftc1275 Something, the possession of which is transferred to another without the expectation or receipt of an equivalent; a donation, present. Also… garrison1297 Store, treasure; donation, gift. Obsolete. benefit1377 A kind deed, a kindness; a favour, gift. archaic. beneficec1380 A gift; gratuity. Obsolete. givinga1382 concrete. That which is given; a gift. Obsolete. handsela1393 A gift; (also) a reward. rare (archaic and poetic) after 16th cent. donativec1430 A donation, gift, present; esp. one given formally or officially, as a largess or bounty. oblation1433 The action of offering or presenting a gift, esp. as a token of respect or honour; a gift so offered. In early use spec.: a gratuity (rare). Obsolete. propine1448 Something presented or offered as a gift; a present; (occasionally) a gratuity. Formerly also in extended use: †a tribute in words; a toast (obsolete… presentationc1460 Something offered for acceptance; a present, gift, donation, etc. Obsolete. don1524 A donation, gift. sportule1538 = sportula, n. premie?1548 A reward, prize; a gift. first penny1557 prime cost, cost price (usually as adverbial phrase). donation1577 That which is presented; a gift. exhibition1579 A gift, present. Obsolete. donary1582 A gift or donation; a votive offering. fairing1584 A present or gift of any kind, esp. one given by a lover. Also: a gift of money intended to be spent at a fair. Now rare. merced1589 A token of favour. In later use also: a gift. gifture1592 A gift; a prize. meed1613 In early use: something given in return for labour or service; wages, hire; recompense, reward, deserts; a gift. Later: a reward or prize given for… recado1615 Chiefly in Spanish-speaking contexts: a present; a message of goodwill. Obsolete. regalo1622 A present, esp. of choice food or drink; a lavish meal or entertainment. Also figurative. Cf. regale, n.2 regale1649 The practice of presenting gifts as tokens of esteem; a gift so presented. Obsolete. dation1656 An act of giving; a gift. Obsolete. rare. compliment1702 A complimentary gift, a present, gratuity. to make one a compliment of (a thing). archaic or dialect. Bristol compliment (see quot. 1854). dashee1705 A gift, present, gratuity. dash1788 A gift, present, gratuity; = dashee, n. cadeau1808 A present or gift. bestowment1837 concrete. That which is conferred; a gift. potlatch1844 Among certain North American Indian peoples of the north-west coast: a gift, a present. Obsolete. rare. prez.1919 A present. Cf. pressie, n. Harry Freeman's1925 a gift; also as adj., free. pressie1933 A present. Cf. prez., n. Subcategories:— something of value received as (2) — small (1) — for which return expected (1) — free gift (8) — inexpensive and useless gift (1) — costly gift or gift of treasure (1) — gifts distributed among the people (4) — something given over what is earned or purchased (4) — gift from specific person (1) — gift at Christmas or New Year (14) — gift at birthday (3) — gift on Shrove Tuesday (2) — gift on St. Valentine's day (1) — wedding gift (9) — gift on cutting first tooth (1) — parting gift (2) — gifts given by guests at celebration (1) — gift given to guest (3) — gift of drink on special occasion (1) — gift brought from or given at a fair (2) — good-luck gift (1) — gift of money (8) — gift of property (3) — gift of other specific item (1) — gold employed in gifts (1) — gift of appreciation or esteem (8) — gift in acknowledgement of favour (4) — gift made to superior (6) — gift made by superior (4) — gift to a religious house (2) — grant or boon (7) — that which is conferred (1) — a contribution (10) — grace, favour, or special gift (1) — gift token or voucher (3) — box for gift (1) — return or repayment for something given (3) |
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