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
  • Bo, the therapy dog for the Metro Nashville Police Department, hung up his vest and is living the good life, eating his favorite treat, duck jerky with handler Faye Okert, who retired with her dog after more than three decades in policing.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Pink throw pillows are lined in plastic and guests are greeted with a candy dish at the register.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Here are 15 new horror flicks to watch in prep for handing out candy and getting dressed up.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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