levee

levee is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of rising. " The sun`s levee." Gray.

[2] A morning assembly or reception of visitors, -- in distinction from a soirée, or evening assembly; a matinée; hence, also, any general or somewhat miscellaneous gathering of guests, whether in the daytime or evening; as, the president`s levee.

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