[ feɪt ]
(also fête )
■ noun
1》 Brit. an outdoor public function to raise funds for a charity, typically involving entertainment and the sale of goods.
2》 chiefly N. Amer. a celebration or festival.
■ verb honour or entertain lavishly.
Origin
ME (in the sense 'festival, fair'): from Fr., from OFr. feste (see feast ).