DCHP-2

potlatch ((v.)) [< n.] Esp. Pacific Coast DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1a v.

  give with the expectation of a return gift.

• 1b v.

  give freely.

• 2a v.

  hold or take part in a potlatch (def. 2a).

  See also: potlatch ((n.)) (def. 2a)  

• 2b v. — Informal

  hold a party.

  See also: potlatch ((n.)) (def. 4)