Where does the word fete come from?

Where does the word fete come from? Etymology. The English word fête, pronounced /ˈfeɪt/ FAYT or /ˈfɛt/ FET, is borrowed from the Mediaeval Latin festus via the French fête, meaning “holiday” or “party”. Why is fete pronounced fate? The word fate is derived from the Latin word fatum, meaning that which has been spoken, specifically … Continue reading Where does the word fete come from?