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Word of the Day 12/22/18 Beanfeast

Beanfeast (noun)
beanfeast [been-feest]

noun Chiefly British Slang.
1. (formerly) an annual dinner or party given by an employer for employees.
2. a celebration or festive occasion, especially when a meal is provided.

Also bean·fest [been-fest] /ˈbinˌfɛst/.


Origin: First recorded in 1795–1805; bean + feast

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