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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Figor also performed one final demonstration of his takedown skills before settling in to enjoy his party treats.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
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Located in the old Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot, the museum also offers a café and gift shop where visitors can pick up some potato treats.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cates. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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