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(fes tiv′ə tē)

noun pl. festivities

merrymaking; gaiety; joyful celebration
1. a festival
2. festive proceedings; things done in celebration

Origin: ME festivite < OFr < L festivus: see festive

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noun pl. fes·tiv·i·ties

A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival.
The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration.
festivities The proceedings or events of a festival.

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