infare

noun

in·​fare ˈin-ˌfer How to pronounce infare (audio)
chiefly dialectal
: a reception for a newly married couple

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, entrance, from Old English infær, from in + fær way, from faran to go — more at fare

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infare was in 1595

Dictionary Entries Near infare

Cite this Entry

“Infare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infare. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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