■ verb ( ~ oneself ) archaic or humorous enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic.
■ noun archaic recreation; amusement.
↘a pastime or sport.
Origin
ME: from OFr. desporter 'carry away' (from L. portare ).
■ verb ( ~ oneself ) archaic or humorous enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic.
■ noun archaic recreation; amusement.
↘a pastime or sport.
Origin
ME: from OFr. desporter 'carry away' (from L. portare ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004