DIVERSIONS
Noun
diversions
plural of diversion
Source: Wiktionary
DIVERSION
Di*ver"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. diversion. See Divert.]
1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object;
as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind
from business.
2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care
or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the
diversions of youth. "Public diversions." V. Knox.
Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and folly, furnish
useful diversion to readers. Addison.
3. (Mil.)
Definition: The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the
point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or
feint which diverts.
Syn.
– Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport; game; play;
solace; merriment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition