Definition of play

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Play (n.) A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.

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Ground :: Ground (n.) Any definite portion of the earth's surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground..
Playte :: Playte (n.) See Pleyt.
Collie :: Collie (n.) The Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks..
Gush :: Gush (v. i.) To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner..
Spectacular :: Spectacular (a.) Adapted to excite wonder and admiration by a display of pomp or of scenic effects; as, a spectacular celebration of some event; a spectacular play..
Mace :: Mace (n.) A rod for playing billiards, having one end suited to resting on the table and pushed with one hand..
Prelude :: Prelude (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.
Whist :: Whist (n.) A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed..
Antitrochanter :: Antitrochanter (n.) An articular surface on the ilium of birds against which the great trochanter of the femur plays.
Droll :: Droll (v. i.) To jest; to play the buffoon.
Camp :: Camp (n.) An ancient game of football, played in some parts of England..
Displayed :: Displayed (a.) With wings expanded; -- said of a bird of pray, esp. an eagle..
Jilt :: Jilt (v. i.) To play the jilt; to practice deception in love; to discard lovers capriciously.
Stage :: Stage (n.) The floor for scenic performances; hence, the theater; the playhouse; hence, also, the profession of representing dramatic compositions; the drama, as acted or exhibited..
Polychromate :: Polychromate (n.) A compound which exhibits, or from which may be prepared, a variety of colors, as certain solutions derived from vegetables, which display colors by fluorescence..
Knicker :: Knicker (n.) A small ball of clay, baked hard and oiled, used as a marble by boys in playing..
Displayer :: Displayer (n.) One who, or that which, displays..
Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To dislocate, as a shoulder bone..
Gladiator :: Gladiator (n.) Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement..
Logodaedaly :: Logodaedaly (n.) Verbal legerdemain; a playing with words.
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