re·gale (rĭ-gāl')

v., -galed, -gal·ing, -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.]

regalement re·gale'ment n.

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