sate 1
/sayt/ , v.t., sated, sating .
1. to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully.
2. to fill to excess; surfeit; glut.
[ 1595-1605; var. of obs. sade to satiate, OE sadian (akin to SAD), perh. influenced by SATIATE ]
Syn. 1. satiate, fill. 2. gorge, stuff.
sate 2
/sat, sayt/ , v. Archaic.
pt. and pp. of sit .
sate 3
/sah tay"/ , n.
a Southeast Asian, esp. Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.
Also, satay, saté .
[ 1930-35; satay, sate ]