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Added 9 October 2026

regale

/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about regale at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Provide with choice or abundant food or drink.
Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating

Origin

From French régaler (“to entertain, feast”), from Old French regale, rigale, from gale (“merriment”), probably of Germanic origin (see Old French galer). Influenced by Old French se rigoler (“amuse oneself, rejoice”), of unknown origin. Compare Middle High German begalen (“to charm; enchant”), English gale (“to sing; charm”). Compare also English gala.

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