Etymology

petit souper

Today it means: A light supper; (especially), an informal dinner party with only a few select guests. Full definition →

First used 18th c.French petit souper
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  1. French · derived frompetit souper
  2. English todaypetit souper

From French petit souper.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A light supper; (especially), an informal dinner party with only a few select guests.

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