Definitions for disportdɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
dis•portdɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt(v.t.)
to amuse (oneself).
to display (oneself) in a sportive manner.
(v.i.)to divert oneself; sport.
(n.)diversion; play.
Origin of disport:
1275–1325; ME < AF desporter=des-dis -1+porter to carry
dis•port′ment(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
amuse, divert, disport(verb)
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
"The play amused the ladies"
frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, sport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about(verb)
play boisterously
"The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"
Wiktionary
disport(Noun)
A pastime; anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game; sport; relaxation, recreation; entertainment; amusement;
disport(Noun)
Fun; gaiety; merriment; mirth; joy
disport(Noun)
Deportment; bearing; carriage.
disport(Noun)
orientation; elevation; bearing.
disport(Verb)
to amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; to cavort or gambol
disport(Verb)
to display ostentatiously
Webster Dictionary
Disport(verb)
play; sport; pastime; diversion; playfulness
Disport(verb)
to play; to wanton; to move in gayety; to move lightly and without restraint; to amuse one's self
Disport(verb)
to divert or amuse; to make merry
Disport(verb)
to remove from a port; to carry away
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