Definition of "disport" in English

verb

1. (ambitransitive, reflexive, dated) To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.

noun

1. (countable, archaic) Anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game, a pastime, a sport.

2. (uncountable, archaic) Amusement, entertainment, recreation, relaxation.

3. (countable, obsolete) The way one carries oneself; bearing, carriage, deportment.

4. (countable, obsolete) Bearing, elevation, orientation.

   • ... shooting a bullet ... out of a Culverin towards the East, and afterwards another, with the same charge, and at the same elevation or disport towards the West.

5. (uncountable, obsolete) Fun, gaiety, joy, merriment, mirth.