Definition of play

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Play (v. t.) To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump..

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Rota :: Rota (n.) A species of zither, played like a guitar, used in the Middle Ages in church music; -- written also rotta..
Overflourish :: Overflourish (v. t.) To make excessive display or flourish of.
Punter :: Punter (v. t.) One who punts; specifically, one who plays against the banker or dealer, as in baccara and faro..
Play :: Play (n.) Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.
Thrum :: Thrum (v. t.) To play, as a stringed instrument, in a rude or monotonous manner..
Credence :: Credence (n.) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose..
Mace :: Mace (n.) A rod for playing billiards, having one end suited to resting on the table and pushed with one hand..
Dice :: Dice (v. i.) To play games with dice.
Caperclaw :: Caperclaw (v. t.) To treat with cruel playfulness, as a cat treats a mouse; to abuse..
Flat Foot :: Flat foot () A foot in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole of the foot rests upon the ground; also, the deformity, usually congential, exhibited by such a foot; splayfoot..
Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To display; to spread.
Underact :: Underact (v. t.) To perform inefficiently, as a play; to act feebly..
Pedant :: Pedant (n.) One who puts on an air of learning; one who makes a vain display of learning; a pretender to superior knowledge.
Put :: Put (v. i.) To play a card or a hand in the game called put.
Intonation :: Intonation (n.) Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise; as, her intonation was false..
Batting :: Batting (n.) The act of one who bats; the management of a bat in playing games of ball.
Bandy :: Bandy (n.) A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick.
Buffet :: Buffet (v. i.) To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.
Opalesce :: Opalesce (v. i.) To give forth a play of colors, like the opal..
Toy :: Toy (v. t.) Amorous dalliance; play; sport; pastime.
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