What is the meaning of Vate?

alternative form of vaiche

broadcloth

vates, especially a Gaulish priest

prophet, fortune-teller

an inspired or prophetic poet or other writer; vates

get out of here!

ablative singular of vātēs

cotton wool

inflection of vata (“religious duty”):

1. locative singular
2. accusative plural

locative singular

accusative plural

vates (divinely inspired poet)

prophetic poet, vates

dative singular of vat

Source: wiktionary.org