varsity

(värsə tē)

noun pl. varsities

  1. the main team that represents a university, college, or school in some competition, esp. an athletic one
  2. Brit., Informal university

Origin: contr. & altered < university

adjective

designating or of the varsity () team or competition

See varsity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. var·si·ties
  1. The principal team representing a university, college, or school in sports, games, or other competitions.
  2. Chiefly British A university.

Origin:

Origin: Shortening and alteration of university

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