| Title | festal |
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary fes·tal ETYMOLOGY Latin festum DATE 15th century : of or relating to a feast or festival : festive English Etymology festal 1479, from O.Fr . festal, from L. festum "feast."http://O.Fr Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged fes·tal \ˈfestəl\ adjective Etymology: Latin festa or festum festival + English -al 1. : of or belonging to a religious feast < the festal day of that saint > < festal celebration of the Holy Communion > 2. : of, given over to, or suited to festivity < festal occasions > < festal crowds > < festal garments > • fes·tal·ly \-təlē, -li\ adverb |
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