regale
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1re·gale

verb \ri-ˈgāl\
re·galedre·gal·ing

Definition of REGALE

transitive verb
1
: to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
2
: to give pleasure or amusement to <regaled us with tall tales>
intransitive verb
: to feast oneself : feed

Examples of REGALE

  1. <regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco>
  2. <an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef>

Origin of REGALE

French régaler, from Middle French, from regale, noun
First Known Use: circa 1656

2regale

noun

Definition of REGALE

1
: a sumptuous feast
2
: a choice piece especially of food

Examples of REGALE

  1. <a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice>

Origin of REGALE

French régal, from Middle French regale, from re- + galer to have a good time — more at gallant
First Known Use: 1670

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