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Webster 1913 Edition
Diversion
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;
“Public diversions.” as, the
. diversions
of youthV. Knox.
Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and folly, furnish useful
diversion
to readers. Addison.
Syn. – Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport; game; play; solace; merriment.
Webster 1828 Edition
Diversion
DIVERSION
,Noun.
1.
The act of turning aside from any course; as the diversion of a stream from its usual channel; the diversion of a purpose to another object; the diversion of the mind from business or study.2.
That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care, business or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; whatever unbends the mind; as the diversion of youth. Works of wit and humor furnish an agreeable diversion to the studious.3.
In war, the act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made, as by an attack or alarm on one wing of an army, when the other wing or center is intended for the principal attack. The enemy, if deceived, is thus induced to withdraw a part of his force from the part where his foe intends to make the main impression.