Late 15th century; earliest use found in Gilbert Hay (c1397–c1465), soldier and poet. From Middle French, French repas. In later use showing an unnaturalized reborrowing of the French word.
Definition of repas in US English:
repas
nounrəˈpɑː
rare
A meal; a feast, a repast.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in Gilbert Hay (c1397–c1465), soldier and poet. From Middle French, French repas. In later use showing an unnaturalized reborrowing of the French word.