love feast

noun

1. (among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.
2. a rite in imitation of this, practiced by a number of modern denominations; a fellowship meal.
3. a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.

love feast

noun

1. Also calledagape (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship
2. a ritual meal modelled upon this

Word History and Origins

Origin of love feast¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Upon the sound ocean of "wind" the "Take, eat," or "Love-feast" motive floats.

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The dining-room is both an arena in which talkers fight with words upon a field of white damask, and a love-feast of discussion.

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There was to be preaching at Welty's that day, and a love-feast in the evening.

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I tried so hard to forget thee, but since that love feast—thou knowest which one—thou wast ever with me.

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At once he began the “Doxology,” which was sung with great fervor, and the love feast broke up after a brief prayer.

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