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Added 9 October 2026

devise

/dɪˈvaɪz/ noun

In Latin: nectō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about devise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A will disposing of real property.
(law) a gift of real property by will.

verb

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
machinate a plot
Give by will, especially real property.

Origin

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English devisen, devysen, from Old French deviser, from Vulgar Latin devisō, from Latin dīvisō, frequentative of dīvidō.

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