Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cate

noun
/keɪt/
Definition
A term that refers to food or provisions, particularly for animals.
Examples
  • The farmer brought fresh cate for his livestock.
  • In medieval times, the term cate was commonly used to refer to meals provided to guests.
  • She always ensured that her pets had enough cate before leaving the house.
Meaning
In a general sense, ‘cate’ can be used to describe any type of food, but it is often used in older texts or specific contexts.
Synonyms
  • food
  • provisions
  • nourishment
  • feed