banqueting
|ban-quet-ing|
B2
/ˈbæŋkwɪtɪŋ/
(banquet)
formal meal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'banquet' originates from the French word 'banquet', which meant 'feast'.
Historical Evolution
'banquet' changed from the Old French word 'banquet' and eventually became the modern English word 'banquet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small bench or table', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lavish meal or feast'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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