as in treats
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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treats
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Beyond frozen treats, the new shop also serves strawberry cups, chamoy apples and mangonada.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026 -
Instead of planning ahead, users can prepare frozen treats within a single session, whether for an afternoon snack, a gathering or a last-minute dessert.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2026
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“Cates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cates. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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