stand treat

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Meaning: (idiomatic,archaic)Topaythecostoftreatingsomeone to something.1888, Albert Gibson, ‎Robert McLean,Law Notes(volume 7, page 131)Is "standing treat" a sale of liquor? Certainly to the "treator," but is it a sale to the "treatee"?1938,Xavier Herbert, chapter V, inCapricornia‎[1], page62:An ordinary Australian of the locality would have[…]said Yes or No to the price asked, and, as a preliminary to doing business, would havestoodthe needy sellertreat. Mark had tostand treathimself, and had to take Jock out to inspect the plant.

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