Definition of gift

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Gift (v. t.) A bribe; anything given to corrupt.

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Option :: Option (n.) A right formerly belonging to an archbishop to select any one dignity or benefice in the gift of a suffragan bishop consecrated or confirmed by him, for bestowal by himself when next vacant; -- annulled by Parliament in 1845..
Revocation :: Revocation (n.) The act by which one, having the right, annuls an act done, a power or authority given, or a license, gift, or benefit conferred; repeal; reversal; as, the revocation of an edict, a power, a will, or a license..
Poesy :: Poesy (n.) The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy..
Bequest :: Bequest (n.) That which is left by will, esp. personal property; a legacy; also, a gift..
Dataria :: Dataria (n.) Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in foro externo, such as appointments to benefices. The name is derived from the word datum, given or dated (with the indications of the time and place of granting the gift or favor)..
Tip :: Tip (n.) A gift; a douceur; a fee.
Devise :: Devise (n.) A will or testament, conveying real estate; the clause of a will making a gift of real property..
Contribution :: Contribution (n.) That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals..
Gift :: Gift (v. t.) The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing; as, the office is in the gift of the President..
Sporulation :: Sportule (n.) A charitable gift or contribution; a gift; an alms; a dole; a largess; a sportula.
Present :: Present (a.) To make a gift of; to bestow; to give, generally in a formal or ceremonious manner; to grant; to confer..
Spontaneous :: Spontaneous (a.) Proceding from natural feeling, temperament, or disposition, or from a native internal proneness, readiness, or tendency, without constraint; as, a spontaneous gift or proportion..
Free :: Free (superl.) Not gained by importunity or purchase; gratuitous; spontaneous; as, free admission; a free gift..
Present :: Present (a.) Hence: To endow; to bestow a gift upon; to favor, as with a donation; also, to court by gifts..
Donation :: Donation (n.) The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift..
Vouchsafement :: Vouchsafement (n.) The act of vouchsafing, or that which is vouchsafed; a gift or grant in condescension..
Acceptance :: Acceptance (n.) The act of accepting; a receiving what is offered, with approbation, satisfaction, or acquiescence; esp., favorable reception; approval; as, the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc..
Dowry :: Dowry (n.) A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower..
Give :: Give (v. i.) To give a gift or gifts.
Inheritance :: Inheritance (n.) A permanent or valuable possession or blessing, esp. one received by gift or without purchase; a benefaction..
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