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单词 gift wrapping
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gift wrappingn.

Brit. /ˈɡɪft rapɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈɡɪft ˌræpɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: gift n.1, wrapping n.
Etymology: < gift n.1 + wrapping n. Compare later gift wrap n., gift-wrap v.
Originally U.S.
The action or practice of wrapping an article or articles intended as a gift or gifts, typically using suitably attractive paper, ribbon, etc.Recorded earliest as a modifier.
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1907 Amer. Stationer 28 Sept. 12/3 The sample holiday package put out by the Dennison Marketing Company, with all orders for their ‘Gift-Wrapping’ specialties.
1952 Good Housek. (U.S. ed.) Dec. 131/2 (advt.) Plan a wrapping bee... Gift-wrapping a la gang is fun.
2005 Country Living Apr. 27 A collection of feathers brings another element of nature inside: tuck one through a ribbon topknot to add a decorative flourish to your gift-wrapping.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2022).
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