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Gala

2 stages from Old French/Italian to English.

Today it means a social occasion with special entertainment or performance
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Stage 1 of 2
gala
Old French/Italian · medieval
"festivity, fine clothing"
referring to festive attire or celebration, possibly of Germanic or Arabic origin
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Stage 2 of 2
gala
English · 1600s-1700s
"a festive public event"
adopted for a festive public occasion
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