Foy

/fɔɪ/ noun

A farewell feast or gift, often given as a parting gesture; an archaic term for hospitality or entertainment.

From Dutch 'fooi' or Old French 'fouaille,' meaning a gift or tip. The word traveled through trading routes and entered Middle English, originally meaning a drinking bout or entertainment given at departure.

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