banquetn.[F., a feast, prop. a dim. of banc bench; cf. It. banchetto, dim. of banco a bench, counter. See Bank a bench, and cf. Banquette.]1. A feast; a sumptuous entertainment of eating and drinking; often, a complimentary or ceremonious feast, followed by speeches.()2. A dessert; a course of sweetmeats; a sweetmeat or sweetmeats.()We'll dine in the great room, but let the music
And banquet be prepared here. (Massinger.)v. t. To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.()Just in time to banquet
The illustrious company assembled there. (Coleridge.)v. i.1. To regale one's self with good eating and drinking; to feast.()Were it a draught for Juno when she banquets,
I would not taste thy treasonous offer. (Milton.)2. To partake of a dessert after a feast.()Where they did both sup and banquet. (Cavendish.)