infare

English

/ˈɪnfɛə/

noun
Definitions
  • (Scotland) A party or other celebration held to mark someone's entrance into a new home, especially the arrival of a bride at her new home; a wedding reception.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English infer (entrance) inherited from Old English infær (ingang, entrance, ingress) pre from English fare#Etymology_1.

Origin

English

fare#Etymology_1

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