a large British company that makes sugar. In the 19th century it was one of the first companies to produce sugar in cubes, and became very successful as a result. One of its original owners, Henry Tate (1819–99), used some of his wealth to build Tate Britain .
TATE AND LYLE
Meaning of TATE AND LYLE in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005