regale

[ri-geyl]

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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

a sumptuous feast.
a choice article of food or drink.
refreshment.

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

Related formsre·gale·ment, nounre·gal·er, nounun·re·galed, adjective

Can be confusedregal regale regalia

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Examples from the Web for regaling

Contemporary Examples

In person, Reiner is gregarious and very chatty, regaling you with great anecdotes from his back catalogue.
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Marlow Stern
July 27, 2014
They spent the whole night regaling me with their insane stories about the biz.
Junot Díaz: How I Write
Noah Charney
August 21, 2013

Historical Examples

The world will nestle in regaling plenty and great assurance.
The Lost Ten Tribes, and 1882
Joseph Wild
They had been playing all night and regaling themselves with wine.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events
Martha Finley
“It is quite possible that the respectable gentleman may try it,” said the commandant, regaling himself with a pinch.
Tales from Blackwood
Various
While we were regaling ourselves round a large fire, some wild beast gave a roar in the bushes.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora
Edward Edwards
But the Baron had bent down his face, and was regaling himself upon an olive.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 71, No. 436, February 1852
Various

British Dictionary definitions for regaling

regale

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
1. a feast
2. a delicacy of food or drink

Derived Formsregalement, noun

Word Origin

C17: from French régaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also gala

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Word Origin and History for regaling

regale

v.

"entertain splendidly," 1650s, from French régaler "to entertain or feast," from Old French regale, rigale, from gale "merriment," from galer "make merry" (see gallant (adj.)). Influenced in Old French by se rigoler "amuse oneself, rejoice," of unknown origin. Italian regalo is from French. Related: Regaled; regaling.

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Examples from the Web for regaling

Contemporary Examples

In person, Reiner is gregarious and very chatty, regaling you with great anecdotes from his back catalogue.

They spent the whole night regaling me with their insane stories about the biz.

Historical Examples

The world will nestle in regaling plenty and great assurance.

They had been playing all night and regaling themselves with wine.

“It is quite possible that the respectable gentleman may try it,” said the commandant, regaling himself with a pinch.

While we were regaling ourselves round a large fire, some wild beast gave a roar in the bushes.

But the Baron had bent down his face, and was regaling himself upon an olive.

regale

Word Origin

Word Origin and History for regaling

regale

v.

Origin of regale