Hi Janice,
As a kid I remember someone complaining that Americans have a penchant for turning every noun into a verb. I don't know if it happens elsewhere, but it's much too often the case in the US. I've heard "gifted" before, though I'm not sure how long it's been in usage. My guess is that it's resulted from the popularity of the term "regifting". I find that tacky, so this year I'll be "Goodwilling" the presents I cannot use. (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)
Cheers,
Laurel
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