n. & v.
--n.
1. an elaborate usu. extensive feast.
2 a dinner for many people followed by speeches in favour of a cause or in celebration of an event.
--v. (banqueted, banqueting)
1. intr. hold a banquet; feast.
2 tr. entertain with a banquet.
Derivatives:
banqueter n.
Etymology: F, dimin. of banc bench, BANK(2)