festivals

[fes-tuh-vuhl]

fes·ti·val

[fes-tuh-vuhl]
noun
1.
a day or time of religious or other celebration, marked by feasting, ceremonies, or other observances: the festival of Christmas; a Roman festival.
2.
a periodic commemoration, anniversary, or celebration: an annual strawberry festival.
3.
a period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment: a music festival.
4.
gaiety; revelry; merrymaking.
adjective
5.
festal: a festival atmosphere of unrestrained joy.

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So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Medieval Latin fēstivālis (diēs) holy (day). See festive, -al1

pre·fes·ti·val, noun
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