noun
- a candy consisting of a nut, seed, or piece of fruit coated with sugar
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The medieval feast included bowls of colorful comfits.
- She offered her guests sugar-coated almonds and other comfits.
- The apothecary sold medicinal herbs disguised as sweet comfits.
- Caraway comfits were popular treats in the 16th century.
- The wedding celebration featured traditional comfits as favors.