Disport Definition

dĭ-spôrt

disports

verb

disports

To indulge in amusement; play; frolic.

Webster's New World

To amuse or divert (oneself)

Webster's New World

To amuse (oneself) in a light, frolicsome manner.

American Heritage

To display.

American Heritage

To remove from a port; to carry away.

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noun

disports

Frolicsome diversion.

American Heritage

A disporting; amusement; play.

Webster's New World

(archaic) A pastime; anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game; sport; relaxation, recreation; entertainment; amusement.

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Origin of Disport

Middle English disporten from Old French desporter to divert des- apart dis– porter to carry (from Latin portāre port⁵)

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Old French desporter. See also "sport".

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