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potlatch

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

potlatch(n = noun.event) - a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment);

potlatch, n. [Chinook potlatch, pahtlatch, fr. Nootka pahchilt, pachalt, a gift.].

Among the Kwakiutl, Chimmesyan, and other Indians of the northwestern coast of North America, a ceremonial distribution by a man of gifts to his own and neighboring tribesmen, often, formerly, to his own impoverishment. Feasting, dancing, and public ceremonies accompany it. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Hence, a feast given to a large number of persons, often accompanied by gifts. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

potlatch, n. (among N. American Indians) a ceremonial giving away or destruction of property to enhance status.

Etymology

Chinook f. Nootka patlatsh gift