cate

archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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Noun
  • The release of Frosty Fusions came around a month later, with the sweet treat arriving at locations nationwide on May 12.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • But a cake stand gives a cake presence, and it can even be used for occasions other than serving a sweet treat.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Security cameras showed one of the burglars crawling on his stomach through the candy store before cutting through both concrete and a thick safe, stealing more than $2 million in cash and jewelry.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 6 June 2025
  • The accessories and hair dye company, founded by Kathryn Winokur in 2021, has partnered with Sour Patch Kids to release a new, limited-edition Glow Up Gem Pen Set, which will feature the brand’s viral Gem Pen tool and Glow Up Watermelon candy.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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