Definition of "divertisement" []

• Diversion; amusement; recreation (noun)

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• "Dod, I'm thinking it would be a kind of divertisement to gang and see what he'll be after!"
• "“You mistake the matter entirely, my dear Mrs. Blower,” said the Doctor; “there is nothing serious intended — a mere placebo — just a divertisement to cheer the spirits, and assist the effect of the waters — cheerfulness is a great promoter of health.”"
• "We will then take the water for our divertisement, and you, my lords, will attend us. —"