— regalement , n. — regaler , n.
/ri gayl"/ , v. , regaled, regaling , n.
v.t.
1. to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
2. to entertain with choice food or drink.
v.i.
3. to feast.
n.
4. a sumptuous feast.
5. a choice article of food or drink.
6. refreshment.
[ 1650-60; régaler, deriv. of régal ( e ), OF rigale, deriv. of gale festivity (with prefix of rigoler to amuse oneself), deriv. of galer to make merry; see GALLANT ]