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Hootenanny vs Banquet - What's the difference?

hootenanny | banquet |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between hootenanny and banquet

is that hootenanny is (obsolete) a placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit) while banquet is (obsolete) to have dessert after a feast.

As nouns the difference between hootenanny and banquet

is that hootenanny is (obsolete) a placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit) while banquet is a large celebratory meal; a feast.

As a verb banquet is

to participate in a banquet; to feast.

hootenanny

English

Etymology 1

Unknown; potentially Scottish. Use is tied to the Appalachian culture in the US.

Noun

(hootenannies)
  • (obsolete) A Placeholder word for a nonspecific or forgotten thing (see thingamajig, whatchamacallit)
  • An informal, festive performance by folk singers, often including audience participation with the use of acoustic instruments.
  • English placeholder terms Appalachian English

    banquet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A large celebratory meal; a feast.
  • (archaic) A dessert; a course of sweetmeats.
  • * Massinger
  • We'll dine in the great room, but let the music / And banquet be prepared here.

    Verb

  • To participate in a banquet; to feast.
  • * Milton
  • Were it a draught for Juno when she banquets , I would not taste thy treasonous offer.
  • (obsolete) To have dessert after a feast.
  • * Cavendish
  • Where they did both sup and banquet .
  • To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.
  • * Coleridge
  • Just in time to banquet / The illustrious company assembled there.
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