I. noun
or fête ˈfāt, ˈfet
Etymology: Middle English fete, from Middle French, from Old French feste — more at feast
Date: 15th century
1. : festival
2.
a. : a lavish often outdoor entertainment
b. : a large elaborate party
II. transitive verb
or fête
( fet·ed or fêt·ed ; fet·ing or fêt·ing )
Date: 1814
1. : to honor or commemorate with a fete
2. : to pay high honor to