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· Old French
desporter
3 English words descend from Old French
desporter
, most common first.
sport
Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
desport
To disport.
disport
To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.