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regalement

re·gale
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-geyl]
    • /rɪˈgeɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-geyl]
    • /rɪˈgeɪl/

Definitions of regalement word

  • verb with object regalement to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight. 1
  • verb with object regalement to entertain with choice food or drink. 1
  • verb without object regalement to feast. 1
  • noun regalement a sumptuous feast. 1
  • noun regalement a choice article of food or drink. 1
  • abbreviation REGALEMENT refreshment. 1

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Origin of regalement

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < 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

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Parts of speech for Regalement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

regalement popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

regalement usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for regalement

noun regalement

  • amusement — Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
  • beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
  • blow out — If you blow out a flame or a candle, you blow at it so that it stops burning.
  • blue plate — a plate, often decorated with a blue willow pattern, divided by ridges into sections for holding apart several kinds of food.
  • brunch — Brunch is a meal that is eaten in the late morning. It is a combination of breakfast and lunch.

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