noun
entertaining a guest; hosting
Archaic noun for the act of entertaining someone as one's guest, especially in a formal or hospitable manner. Not used in modern Japanese.
古い文献では、饗設けの心が大切だと説かれている。
In old texts, the spirit of entertaining guests is emphasized.
Modern common word for hospitality or entertaining guests; 饗設け is its archaic equivalent.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 饗 (feast, entertain) and 設 (establish, prepare) suggest the meaning of preparing to entertain.