Cates

Cates (?), n. pl. [Cf. Acates, and see Cater, n.] Provisions; food; viands; especially, luxurious food; delicacies; dainties. Shak.

Cates for which Apicius could not pay.

Shurchill.

Choicest cates and the fiagon's best spilth.

R. Browning.