noun

1. a celebration or festival; esp., a periodic religious celebration, as in honor of God or a saint
2. a rich and elaborate meal; banquet
3. anything that gives pleasure because of its abundance or richness; special treat

Etymology: ME feste < OFr < VL festa < pl. of L festum, festival < festus, festal, joyful, orig., of days for religious observance: see fair

intransitive verb

1. to eat a rich, elaborate meal
2. to have a special treat

Etymology: ME festen < OFr fester < the n.

transitive verb

1. to entertain at a feast or banquet
2. to gratify or delight as with a feast feast your eyes on this!