Festal
/ˈfɛs.təl/noun
Relating to a feast or festival; festive.
Did you know?Festal comes from the same ancient root as *feast* and *festival*, ultimately linked to the idea of a public religious celebration rather than just a party.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeh₁-
“to set, place, put; to establish”
Latin
Latin
festus
“festive, holyday, joyful”
Latin
Latin
festa
“feast days, festivals”
Old French
Old French
festal
“festive, pertaining to a feast”
Middle English
English
festal
“pertaining to a feast or festival”
Modern English
English
festal
“relating to a feast or festival”