Looking at the etymology of the term repast, the origin was started in the late 14 century in Old French as “a meal, food” and this was derived from the Latin word repastus meaning “meal.”

What does repass mean when someone dies?

A repast, pronounced repass, is when people gather after the memorial or funeral service. Generally a repast is open to everyone. An announcement is usually made by the surviving family, clergy, or funeral director inviting the audience after the funeral service. A repast can be held practically anywhere.

Where did the term repass come from?

repass (v.)

1400, repassen, "return come back" (over the sea); mid-15c., "pass again in returning," from Old French repasser; see re- "again" + pass (v.). The transitive meaning "pass again" in any sense is by 1610s. Related: Repassed; repassing.