"formal hall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: formal halls [plural]
Etymology: formal + hall Etymology templates: {{affix|en|formal|hall}} formal + hall Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} formal hall (usually uncountable, plural formal halls)
  1. (Oxbridge) A formal meal held in a college hall, generally with a grace, waiting staff and a set menu with multiple courses; usually held once or twice per week. Tags: uncountable, usually Derived forms: formal
    Sense id: en-formal_hall-en-noun-OVEE1Qen Categories (other): Cambridge University English, English entries with incorrect language header, Oxford University English

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