regale
[ ri-geyl ]
/ rɪˈgeɪl /
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verb (used with object), re·galed, re·gal·ing.
to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
to entertain with choice food or drink.
verb (used without object), re·galed, re·gal·ing.
to feast.
noun
Rare. a sumptuous feast.
Archaic. a choice article of food or drink.
Archaic. refreshment.
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Origin of regale
First recorded in 1650–60; from French régaler, derivative of régal(e), Old French rigale, derivative of gale “festivity” (with prefix of rigoler “to amuse oneself”), derivative of galer “to make merry”; see gallant
OTHER WORDS FROM regale
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British Dictionary definitions for regale
regale
/ (rɪˈɡeɪl) /
verb (tr usually foll by with)
to give delight or amusement tohe regaled them with stories of his youth
to provide with choice or abundant food or drink
noun
archaic
- a feast
- a delicacy of food or drink
Derived forms of regale
regalement, nounWord Origin for regale
C17: from French régaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also gala
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