Past tense of 'feast'; ate and drank lavishly, usually for celebration, or consumed something eagerly or in large amounts.
From Old English 'fæst,' possibly from Latin 'festum' (festival, feast day) or related to 'festa' (celebrations). The word evolved from sacred festivals to any grand meal or celebration.
The word 'feast' originally meant a religious festival day (from Latin 'festum'), then became the spectacular meal served on those days—eventually any eating became 'feasting' if done with celebration!
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