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The Encarta World English Dictionary (1999) gives many meanings for "play,", but the first two are those relevant for us: (1) to take part in enjoyable activity for the sake of amusement, and (2) to do something for fun, not in the earnest.
Children and Play
Peter K Smith
ISBN: 978-0-631-23521-7
978-0-631-23522-4
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