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foy

nounfood

festive meal celebrating end of season

A celebratory feast or party — originally the meal held by a boat’s crew at the end of the fishing season, later used for any special-occasion gathering.

Example in use

Aw's gaein t' the foy the neet.

Pronunciation

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/FOY/

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