English word entertain comes from Old French entre (Among; amongst.), Old French tenez
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| entre | Old French (fro) | Among; amongst. |
| tenez | Old French (fro) | |
| entretenir | Old French (fro) | (reflexive, s'entretenir) to support one another. |
| entertain | English (en) | (obsolete) Entertainment; pleasure.. (obsolete) Reception of a guest; welcome. (obsolete) To lead on; to bring along; to introduce.. (obsolete) To meet or encounter, as an enemy.. (obsolete) To take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep.. (transitive) To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.. (transitive) To receive and take into [...] |