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Word of the Day – Beanfeast

By August 31, 2020Word of the Day

Beanfeast (noun)

been-fee-st

(informal) (British) A celebratory party with plentiful food and drink

Early 19th century from bean+ feast. The term originally denoted an annual dinner given to employees by their employers, where beans and bacon were regarded as an indispensable dish.

Example sentences

“It’s going to be a proper beanfeast”

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