If a Brit (like me) uses the word, we're probably dressed up in old-fashioned clothes and trying to sound authentic while serving cakes to the LARP group. Or r

If a Brit (like me) uses the word, we're probably dressed up in old-fashioned clothes and trying to sound authentic while serving cakes to the LARP group. Or running a traditional restaurant/café[1]. I couldn't give a good definition without referring to a dictionary. Indian English retains several archaic terms, little used since the early 20th century. An Indian probably can give a good definition. [1] https://theoriginalmaidsofhonour.co.uk/collections/types?q=SWEET%20FARE%20%2F%20Biscuits%20%26%20Sweetmeats https://theoriginalmaidsofhonour.co.uk/collections/types?q=S...