Definition of regale

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re·gale    (r-gl) KEY 

VERB:
re·galed, re·gal·ing, re·gales
VERB:
tr.

1. To provide with great enjoyment; entertain. See Synonyms at amuse.
2. To entertain sumptuously with food and drink; provide a feast for.

VERB:
intr.

To feast.

NOUN:

1. A great feast.
2. A choice food; a delicacy.
3. Refreshment.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French régaler, from Old French regal, feast, from gale (influenced by se rigoler, to amuse oneself), from galer, to make merry

OTHER FORMS:
re·galement(Noun)