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fete

Main Entry: ¹fete

Variant(s): or fête \ˈfāt, ˈfet\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste — more at feast

Date: 15th century

1 : festival
2 a : a lavish often outdoor entertainment b : a large elaborate party

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