verb
- past tense of repast; to eat a meal, especially to dine or feast
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The weary travelers repasted at the inn before continuing their journey.
- After the long hunt, the nobles repasted on venison and wine.
- The pilgrims repasted simply on bread and water.
- Having repasted well, they felt ready for the afternoon’s work.
- The guests repasted magnificently at the royal banquet.
- She repasted alone in her chambers that evening.