† ˈdelicies, n. pl. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. dēliciæ, -as: cf. delice.]
= delices, delights; joys; dainties.
1597 1st Pt. Return fr. Parnass. ii. iii. iv. 1355 Inspire me streight with some rare delicies, Or Ile dismount thee from thy radiant coach. 1607 T. Walkington Opt. Glass 9 Charon and Atropos are com'd to call me away from my delicies. |