love feast
(among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.
a rite in imitation of this, practiced by a number of modern denominations; a fellowship meal.
a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.
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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. HaweisThe 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 ConklinThere was to be preaching at Welty's that day, and a love-feast in the evening.
Charlie Newcomer | Wilbur B. StoverI 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 JabezAt 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
Also called: agape (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship
a ritual meal modelled upon this
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