Etymology

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Today it means: A familiar salutation or welcome offered by a host before a meal or drinks are served. Full definition →

Middle French bon prou vous fasse
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  1. Middle French · derived frombon prou vous fasse“may [it] do you much good”
  2. English todayproface

From Middle French bon prou vous fasse (“may [it] do you much good”).

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