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disport verb [ dɪˈspɔːt ]

• enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic.
• "a painting of ladies disporting themselves by a lake"

disport noun

• diversion from work or serious matters; recreation or amusement.
• "the King and all his Court were met for solace and disport"
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French desporter, from des- ‘away’ + porter ‘carry’ (from Latin portare ).


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