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Etymology of the English word sports

the English word sports
derived from the English word sport
derived from the English word sporten
derived from the Old French word desport
derived from the Old French word desporter
using the French prefix des-
derived from the English word broadcast
using the English suffix -s

Derivations in English

motorsports, sportscast, sportsman, sportswear, sportswoman, sportswriter

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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