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   Cates (?), n. pl. [Cf. Acates, and see Cater, n.] Provisions; food; viands; especially, luxurious food; delicacies; dainties.  Shak.
   
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   Cates for which Apicius could not pay. Shurchill.
   
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   Choicest cates and the fiagon's best spilth. R. Browning.
   
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