3. To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a
waltz on the violin.
4. To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to
execute; as, to play tricks.
Nature here Wantoned as in her prime, and played at will Her virgin
fancies.
Milton.
5. To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to
play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by
acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the
woman.
Thou canst play the rational if thou wilt.
Sir W. Scott.
6. To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for
a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball.