Banquet \Ban"quet\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Banqueted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Banqueting}.] To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast. Just in time to banquet The illustrious company assembled there. --Coleridge.
banqueting n : eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) [syn: {feasting}]