Meaning of the word comfit in English

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comfit

US /ˈkɑm.fɪt/
UK /ˈkɒm.fɪt/
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Noun

a sweet consisting of a nut, seed, or other center coated in sugar.

Example:
The wedding guests received small bags of sugared almonds as comfits.
She enjoyed the delicate sweetness of the candied fruit comfits.