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cates

noun

plural of cate, archaic

as in treats

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.

— Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
While consistency in taste keeps people coming back for more of their delicious treats, there are some exciting changes this year.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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