01 n. The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general.
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The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general.“The entertainment of Christ by faith.” — Baxter.“The sincere entertainment and practice of the precepts of the gospel.” — Bp. Sprat.
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That which entertains, or with which one is entertained;“Theatrical entertainments conducted with greater elegance and refinement.” — Prescott.
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Admission into service; service.“Some band of strangers in the adversary's entertainment.” — Shak.
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Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.[Obs.]“The entertainment of the general upon his first arrival was but six shillings and eight pence.” — Sir J. Davies.