VARSITY


Meaning of VARSITY in English

ˈvärsəd.ē, ˈvȧs-, -ətē, -i noun

( -es )

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: by shortening & alteration from university

1. chiefly Britain : university

2. : a first team or group of players capable of playing on the first team representing a university, college, school, or club in a sport or other form of competition in contests with teams of equal standing from other universities, colleges, schools, or clubs

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