Etymology

fete

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Today it means: A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity. Full definition →

French fête
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  1. French · borrowed fromfêter
  2. French · borrowed fromfête
  3. English todayfete

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

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