cate
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkeɪt// UK //kˈeɪt// cate
n. a choice or delicious piece of food. It is an old-fashioned word for a special treat.
n. a choice food; a delicacy. Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of dainty or luxurious food items.
The table was covered in every sweet cate you could imagine.
The royal banquet featured rare cates brought from the furthest reaches of the empire to impress the visiting dignitaries.
Usage
Primarily archaic or literary; almost exclusively encountered in historical texts or poetry.