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gift-wrap

[gift-rap] verb, -wrapped or -wrapt, -wrap⋅ping, noun
–verb (used with object)
1. to wrap (something), as a package, with decorative paper, ribbon, etc., for presentation as a gift.
–noun
2. giftwrapping.
Also, giftwrap.


Origin:
1935–40


gift-wrapper, noun
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gift-wrap   (gĭft'rāp')
tr.v.   gift-wrapped, gift-wrap·ping, gift-wraps
To wrap (something intended as a gift) in a decorative manner.
n.  Gift-wrapping.
gift-wrap·ping   (gĭft'rāp'ĭng)
n.  Decorative wrapping paper.
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