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Added 22 October 2026

fete

/feɪt/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fete at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
A feast, celebration or carnival.

verb

To celebrate (a person or event).

Origin

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

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