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DEVISE, s as z. L.

1. To invent to contrive to form in the mind by new combinations of ideas, new applications of principles, or new arrangement of parts to excogitate to strike out by thought to plan to scheme to project as, to devise an engine or machine to devise a new mode of writing to devise a plan of defense to devise arguments.

To devise curious works in gold and silver. Exodus 35 .

In a bad sense:

Devise not evil against thy neighbor. Proverbs 3 .

2. To give or bequeath by will, as land or other real estate.

DEVISE, To consider to contrive to lay a plan to form a scheme.

Devise how you will use him, when he comes.

Formerly followed by of as, let us devise of ease.

DEVISE, n.

1. Primarily, a dividing or division hence, the act of bequeathing by will the act of giving or distributing real estate by a testator.

2. A will or testament.

3. A share of estate bequeathed.

DEVISE, n. Contrivance scheme invented.