regale

‖n. [ LL. regale, pl. regalia, fr. L. regalis: cf. F. régale. See Regal. ] A prerogative of royalty. [ R. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Regaled p. pr. & vb. n. Regaling. ] [ F. régaler, Sp. regalar to regale, to caress, to melt, perhaps fr. L. regalare to thaw (cff. Gelatin), or cf. Sp. gala graceful, pleasing address, choicest part of a thing (cf. Gala), or most likely from OF. galer to rejoice, gale pleasure. ] To entertain in a regal or sumptuous manner; to entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh; as, to regale the taste, the eye, or the ear. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To feast; to fare sumtuously. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. régal. See Regale, v. t. ] A sumptuous repast; a banquet. Johnson. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

Two baked custards were produced as additions to the regale. E. E. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]