English word entertainment comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) entretenement
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| entretenement | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| entertainment | English (en) | (obsolete) Admission into service; service.. (obsolete) Maintenance or support.. (obsolete) Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.. (obsolete) Reception; (provision of) food to guests or travellers.. A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.. An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience [...] |