[ˈbaŋkwɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an elaborate and formal meal for many people
(e.g: a state banquet at Buckingham Palace)


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Origin:
late 15th century: from French, diminutive of banc ‘bench’ (see bank)

[ˈbaŋkwɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- entertain with a banquet
(e.g: ambassadors were fabulously banqueted and loaded with gifts)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from French, diminutive of banc ‘bench’ (see bank)