To enjoy oneself in a lively, playful way; to frolic or amuse oneself.
From Old French desporter, built on Latin dis- (apart, away) + portare (to carry), meaning 'to carry oneself apart' from serious concerns. The word entered Middle English in the 14th century, originally meaning to carry oneself away from work or duty into recreation, evolving into the modern sense of playful self-entertainment and amusement.
While 'comport' means carrying yourself together with dignity, 'disport' means carrying yourself apart into playfulness! It's like the fun-loving cousin in the portare family — where most siblings are serious about carrying cargo or conduct, disport is all about carrying yourself away from responsibilities into pure enjoyment.
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