Feast
/fiːst/noun
A large meal, typically one in celebration of something special.
Did you know?In medieval times, feasts were not just meals; they were elaborate ceremonies meant to showcase wealth and power, often accompanied by music and performance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeḱm̥tis
“a gathering of people for sustenance or celebration.”
Latin
Latin
festivus
“of a feast; joyful, festive.”
Old French
Old French
fest
“a feast or banquet.”
Middle English
Middle English
feste
“a feast or festival, a celebratory meal.”
Modern English
English
feast
“a celebratory meal, often large, associated with a special event.”