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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024re•gale /rɪˈgeɪl/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -galed, -gal•ing. - to entertain on a grand scale or in a very agreeable and enjoyable way;
delight:regaled us with funny stories. - to entertain with very good food or drink.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•gale (ri gāl′),USA pronunciation v., -galed, -gal•ing, n. v.t. - to entertain lavishly or agreeably;
delight. - to entertain with choice food or drink.
v.i. - to feast.
n. - a sumptuous feast.
- a choice article of food or drink.
- refreshment.
- 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
- 1650–60
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