An activity designed to give
pleasure or
relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching
opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
a show put on for the
enjoyment or
amusement of others
(obsolete) maintenance or support
Admission into service; service.
(obsolete) Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.
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