Sweetmeat (noun)

A sweet or candy-like food, typically made from sugar or honey.

Origin:

From the middle english "swete mete" meaning "sweet food".

Examples:

1. She offered me a tray of sweetmeats as a dessert.
2. He loved to indulge in sweetmeats as a treat.
3. The sweetmeats were a popular item at the medieval fair.
4. I couldn't resist trying a bite of the delicious sweetmeats.
5. The sweetmeats were a traditional delicacy, passed down through generations.