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noun Chiefly British Slang.
1.
(formerly) an annual dinner or party given by an employer for employees.
2.
a celebration or festive occasion, especially when a meal is provided.
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| —n | |
| 1. | an annual dinner given by employers to employees |
| 2. | any festive or merry occasion |
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Bean-feast
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | bean-feast |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an annual dinner given by employers for their workers; extended to mean any festive occasion; also written bean feast |
| Example: | We have our bean-feast at our favorite restaurant. |
| Etymology: | 1805 |
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