cate

archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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Noun
  • Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.
    Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The pistachio crème of Dubai chocolate (3) spills out of its geometric candy shell.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The troop spent more than a year parking cars and selling popcorn, candy and Christmas wreaths to help raise funds.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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