n. pl. [ Cf. Acates, and see Cater, n. ] Provisions; food; viands; especially, luxurious food; delicacies; dainties. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cates for which Apicius could not pay. Shurchill. [ 1913 Webster ]
Choicest cates and the fiagon's best spilth. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]