Regale
/rɪˈɡeɪl/noun
To entertain or amuse someone lavishly; also, to serve food or drink generously.
Did you know?Regale comes from a French word tied to a king’s rights and royal privilege, so beneath the modern “entertainment” sense is an old echo of sovereignty and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
regalis
“of a king; royal”
Old French
Old French
regal
“royal, princely; belonging to a king”
Middle English
English
regalen
“to entertain or feast lavishly”
16th Century
English
regale
“to entertain sumptuously or delight with food, drink, or amusement”
Modern English
English
regale
“to entertain or amuse someone generously”