varsity

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.3 Usage notes

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Alteration of university

[edit] Noun

varsity (countable and uncountable; plural varsities)

1. university

[edit] Derived terms

• varsity letter

[edit] Usage notes

• Used attributively to describe a sports team representing a university or college, or a match involving such a team.