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1fete
noun \ˈfāt, ˈfet\
: a large party or celebration
: an outdoor event for raising money that usually includes competitions and things for sale
Full Definition of FETE
1
: festival
2
a : a lavish often outdoor entertainment b : a large elaborate party
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Variants of FETE
fete or fête \ˈfāt, ˈfet\
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Origin of FETE
Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste — more at feast
First Known Use: 15th century
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2fete
verb
: to honor (a person) or celebrate (something) with a large party or public celebration
fet·ed or fêt·edfet·ing or fêt·ing
Full Definition of FETE
transitive verb
1
: to honor or commemorate with a fete
2
: to pay high honor to
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Variants of FETE
fete or fête
First Known Use of FETE
1814
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