beanfeast en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰabʰ-? Proto-Germanic *babnōder.? Proto-Germanic *baunō Proto-West Germanic *baunu Old English bēan Middle English bene English bean English feast English beanfeast From bean + feast.
Meanings
- (UK) A dinner party given to the employees of a firm.
- (UK) Any similar social occasion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bean feast | alternative | lexicographic | |
| beanfeasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| bean-feast | alternative | lexicographic |