Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A wrestling-place.

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  • noun A place for play; playground.

Etymologies

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From Middle English *pleystow, from Old English pleġstōw, pleġestōw ("playground, gymnasium, amphitheater, a place for a play, wrestling-place"), equivalent to play +‎ stow (“place”).

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