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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A prize awarded by lottery to the holder of a ticket purchased at or before a function.

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  • noun A gift given to people who attend a meeting, party, event, etc., especially one which is given on a random basis to one or some of the attendees.

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  • noun tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket

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