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Devices
- noun -
- an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
- an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'; "eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices"
- an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
- any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
- something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
Devilry
- noun - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
- wicked and cruel behavior
Devious
- adjective - characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"
- deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"
- Unprincipled
Devisal
- noun - the act of devising something
Devised
- verb - arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- give by will, especially real property
Devisee
- noun - someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will
Deviser
- noun - a person who makes plans
Devises
- noun - (law) a gift of real property by will
- a will disposing of real property
- arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- give by will, especially real property
Devisor
- noun - someone who devises real property in a will