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
  • This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Bo-Berry Biscuits have been around for decades, but the chain has experimented with lots of twists on the berry treats recently.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Kith Treats sells soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes that can be mixed with cereal or candy, a Build Your Own menu and some of the company’s global collections.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • The finish is long and sweet, with lingering tropical fruit and hard maple candy notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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