Word: disport
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...late the Classical Library has been frequented by a small and select number of men who have chosen it as the most eligible place for the audible pursuit of their studies. They arrive soon after breakfast, and use the room as a stamping ground on which to disport themselves for the rest of the day. In consequence, the ordinary books of reference are monopolized, wordy discussions are the regular thing, and the patience of peaceful readers is put to a severe strain. Of course most of the offenders are lower classmen; and until they are old enough to learn that...
...current issue of Harper's Weekly, in its column for amateur sport, discussed Harvard's athletic position at some length; and, among other things, it accuses of gross inconsistency the Committee on the Regulation of athletic sports. It says "Why, when the athletic team has been permitted to disport itself outside the hallowed precincts of New England, the base ball nine should not be granted equal privilege is not entirely clear." The article goes on to state that this decision from the Athletic Committee has proved the New England rule to be a mere blind...