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

a sumptuous feast.
a choice article of food or drink.

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, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regale

regal regale regalia

Words nearby regale

Example sentences from the Web for regalement

British Dictionary definitions for regalement

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
  1. a feast
  2. a delicacy of food or drink

Derived forms of regale

regalement, noun

Word Origin for regale

C17: from French régaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also gala