Plural form meaning food, provisions, or supplies, especially delicacies or groceries.
From Greek 'akates' meaning 'food' or 'provisions.' This word traveled through Latin into Middle English and was used extensively in medieval English texts to describe foodstuffs and victuals.
Medieval English writers used 'acates' when describing royal banquets and merchant ships' supplies—it's a window into how people talked about food before 'groceries' or 'provisions' became standard. You'll find it in Chaucer's works!
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