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Webster 1913 Edition
Amusement
A-muse′ment
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
amusement
.] 1.
Deep thought; muse.
[Obs.]
Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep
amusement
, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs. Fleetwood.
2.
The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
His favorite
amusements
were architecture and gardening. Macaulay.
Syn. – Diversion; entertainment; recreation; relaxation; pastime; sport.
Webster 1828 Edition
Amusement
AMU'SEMENT
,Noun.