regale
[ ri-geyl ]
/ rɪˈgeɪl /
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
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Origin of regale
1650–60; < 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
re·gale·ment, nounre·gal·er, nounun·re·galed, adjectiveWords nearby regale
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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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