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.

  1. a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.

Origin of love feast

1
First recorded in 1570–80

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How to use love feast in a sentence

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

    Parsifal | H. R. Haweis
  • 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.

    Conversation | Mary Greer Conklin
  • There was to be preaching at Welty's that day, and a love-feast in the evening.

    Charlie Newcomer | Wilbur B. Stover
  • I tried so hard to forget thee, but since that love feast—thou knowest which one—thou wast ever with me.

    A Tale of the Kloster | Brother Jabez
  • At once he began the “Doxology,” which was sung with great fervor, and the love feast broke up after a brief prayer.

    The Revellers | Louis Tracy

British Dictionary definitions for love feast

love feast

noun
  1. Also called: agape (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

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