cate

noun

ˈkāt 

archaic

: a dainty or choice food

Synonyms

• bit
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• goody
• goodie
• kickshaw
• tidbit
• titbit
• treat
• viand

Examples of cate in a Sentence

visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

Recent Examples on the Web

The announcement comes after the shooting drew fierce condemnation from the city's Jewish community as leaders called for cate crime charges against the suspect, saying the victim had been targeted because of his faith. —Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, article of purchased food, short for acate, from Anglo-French acat, achat purchase, from acater, achater to buy, from Vulgar Latin *accaptare, from Latin acceptare to accept

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above