Definition of "eatables" [eatables]

• Plural form of eatable. (noun)
• Food (noun)

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• "When it was over, Winthrop placed her gently on the couch, and himself put away the dishes and glasses and eatables from the table."
• "On the sidewalks, tables had been laid, often miles and miles long, at the public expense; these were to be covered with every kind of eatables, exquisitely cooked, in the greatest profusion, and free to everyone for twelve hours before the arrival of the illustrious guests and also for twelve hours after their departure."
• "The table was spread under some large trees under by the bank of the creek, and spread with "eatables," as only Miss"