DISPORT


Meaning of DISPORT in English

v. & n.

--v.intr. & refl. frolic; gambol; enjoy oneself (disported on the sand; disported themselves in the sea).

--n. archaic 1 relaxation.

2 a pastime.

Etymology: ME f. AF & OF desporter (as DIS-, porter carry f. L portare)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.