'repast' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'repast,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'paster' meant 'to feed.'

'repast' changed from the Old French word 'repast' and eventually became the modern English word 'repast'.

Initially, it meant 'to feed again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a meal or the food provided at a meal.'