I. di-ˈspȯrt noun
Date: 14th century
archaic : sport , pastime
II. verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desporter, to carry away, comfort, entertain, from des- dis- + porter to carry, from Latin portare — more at fare
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : divert , amuse
2. : display
intransitive verb
: to amuse oneself in light or lively fashion : frolic
• dis·port·ment -mənt noun