re·gale  (r ĭ-g āl )
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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. 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.]
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