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Webster 1913 Edition
Recreation
Rec′re-a′tion
(-?′sh?n)
, Noun.
[F.
récréation
, L. recreatio
.] The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
Webster 1828 Edition
Recreation
RECREA'TION
, n.1.
Refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion.2.
Relief from toil or pain; amusement in sorrow or distress.