regaler

Variant of regale

transitive verb regaled, regaling

  1. to entertain by providing a splendid feast
  2. to delight with something pleasing or amusing

Origin: Fr régaler < the n.

intransitive verb

to feast

noun

  1. a feast
  2. a choice food; delicacy
  3. refreshment

Origin: Fr régal, earlier régale < ré- (see re-) + OFr gale, joy, pleasure (see gallant)

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