Obs.–1 [ad. OF. esporte, sporte (= Sp. espuerta, Pg. esporta, It. sporta):—L. sporta basket. Cf. SPORTLET.] (See quot.)
1656. Act Commw. c. 20 Rates (1658), 459. Baskets called Hand-baskets or Sports the dozen,… 04[s.] 00.
