A-mūse'ment, n.

noun

[Fr. amusement.] 1. Deep thought; muse. [Obs.] Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs. Fleetwood. 2. That which amuses or pleasurably engages the mind. Syn.—Diversion; entertainment; recreation; pastime; sport.