Di″et (?), n. [F. diète, L. diaeta, fr. Gr. � manner of living.] 1. Course of living or nourishment; what is eaten and drunk habitually; food; victuals; fare. “No inconvenient diet.” Milton.
2. A course of food selected with reference to a particular state of health; prescribed allowance of food; regimen prescribed.
To fast like one that takes diet. Shak.
Diet kitchen, a kitchen in which diet is prepared for invalids; a charitable establishment that provides proper food for the sick poor.