sport
The origin and history of sport.
Etymology
From Old French desporter, "to divert or amuse," ultimately from Latin portare, "to carry" — the idea of carrying the mind away from serious matters.
The origin and history of sport.
From Old French desporter, "to divert or amuse," ultimately from Latin portare, "to carry" — the idea of carrying the mind away from serious matters.
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