cates

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
  2. verb eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Etymology

Compare acates, and see cater.

Synonyms

cat

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