[dɪˈspleɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen
(e.g: the palace used to display a series of tapestries)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy

[dɪˈspleɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment
(e.g: a display of fireworks)

- an electronic device for the visual presentation of data or images
(e.g: the colour display now costs £400)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy