v. re·galed, re·gal·ing, re·gales v.tr. 1. To provide with great enjoyment; entertain. See Synonyms at amuse. 2. To entertain sumptuously with food and drink; provide a feast for. v.intr. To feast. n. 1. A great feast. 2. A choice food; a delicacy. 3. Refreshment. [French régaler, from Old French regal, feast, from gale (influenced by se rigoler, to amuse oneself), from galer, to make merry.] re·galement n. |
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