Both Uses of
sate
in
The Odyssey, by Homer (translated by: Butcher & Lang)
- So he sate and cunningly guided the craft with the helm, nor did sleep fall upon his eyelids, as he viewed the Pleiads and Bootes, that setteth late, and the Bear, which they likewise call the Wain, which turneth ever in one place, and keepeth watch upon Orion, and alone hath no part in the baths of Ocean.†
Book 5
- So they embarked forthwith, and sate upon the benches, and sitting orderly smote the grey sea water with their oars.†
Book 9 *
Definition:
to indulge a hunger; or fill to satisfaction