Banquet (&unr_;), n. [F., a feast, prop. a dim. of banc bench; cf. It. banchetto, dim. of banco a bench, counter. See Bank a bench, and cf. Banquette.] 1. A feast; a sumptuous entertainment of eating and drinking; often, a complimentary or ceremonious feast, followed by speeches.
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2. A dessert; a course of sweetmeats; a sweetmeat or sweetmeats. [Obs.]
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We'll dine in the great room, but let the music
And banquet be prepared here. Massinger.
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Banquet, v. i. 1. To regale one's self with good eating and drinking; to feast.
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Were it a draught for Juno when she banquets,
I would not taste thy treasonous offer. Milton.
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2. To partake of a dessert after a feast. [Obs.]
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Where they did both sup and banquet. Cavendish.
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