luck-money

A form of luck money — A monetary gift given with the intention of bringing good fortune, prosperity, or blessings; common in various Asian traditions (such as in red envelopes during Lunar New Year or at weddings) and in Ireland, where it is a ceremonial token.

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Meanings

nounluck-money (uncountable)
  1. alternativenonstandarduncountableAlternative form of luck money.

    The first money taken of a market-day is still frequently spit on for good luck; and if silver, kept for luck-money, to be shown to the next new moon, and turned three times towards the person who shows it.

    1880, Bottrell, William, Stories and folk-lore of West Cornwall;, page 189
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