beanfeast

 [been-feest]  

bean·feast

   [been-feest]
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.
Also, bean·fest  [been-fest] .

Origin:
1795–1805; bean + feast
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beanfeast (ˈbiːnˌfiːst)
 
—n
1.  an annual dinner given by employers to employees
2.  any festive or merry occasion

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