Câtes, n. pl.

n. pl. [O. Eng. acates, provisions purchased, victuals, from O. Fr. acat, buying, purchase. See CATER, n.] Provisions; food; viands; especially luxurious food; delicacies; dainties. Though my cates be mean, take them in good part. Shak. Cates for which Apicius could not pay. Churchill. All cates and dainties shall be stored there Quickly on this feast night. Keats.