regale
[ ri-geyl ]
/ rɪˈgeɪl /
verb (used with object), re·galed, re·gal·ing.
to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
to entertain with choice food or drink.
verb (used without object), re·galed, re·gal·ing.
to feast.
noun
Origin of regale
1650–60; < French
régaler, derivative of
régal(e), Old French
rigale, derivative of
gale festivity (with prefix of
rigoler to amuse oneself), derivative of
galer to make merry; see
gallant
OTHER WORDS FROM regale
re·gale·ment, noun re·gal·er, noun un·re·galed, adjectiveWords nearby regale
Example sentences from the Web for regaled
British Dictionary definitions for regaled
regale
/ (rɪˈɡeɪl) /
verb (tr usually foll by with)
to give delight or amusement to
he regaled them with stories of his youth
to provide with choice or abundant food or drink
noun
archaic
- a feast
- a delicacy of food or drink
Derived forms of regale
regalement, nounWord Origin for regale
C17: from French
régaler, from
gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch
wale riches; see also
gala