Other definitions for div. (2 of 3)

div.

abbreviation
  1. divide.

  2. divided.

  1. dividend.

  2. division.

  3. divisor.

  4. divorced.

Other definitions for Div. (3 of 3)

Div.

abbreviation
  1. divine.

  2. divinity.

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How to use div in a sentence

  • “Perhaps I div,” returned the Scot, with that touch of cynicism which is occasionally seen in his race.

    The Garret and the Garden | R.M. Ballantyne
  • Gyles mynister of Lyndridge and div'rs others p'ishion'rs there.

  • div ye think, Jeames, that ever we'll be able to see inside thae doggies, and ken what they're thinkin?

    Salted With Fire | George MacDonald
  • The boundaries of the charters contained in first two volumes of the Codex div.

  • Pity they didn't "div" me a whole box full before I began to creep; for I crept straight into mischief.

    Aunt Madge's Story | Sophie May

British Dictionary definitions for div (1 of 2)

div1

/ (dɪv) /


noun
  1. maths short for divergence (def. 4)

British Dictionary definitions for div (2 of 2)

div2

/ (dɪv) /


noun
  1. prison slang a stupid or foolish person

Origin of div

2
C20: probably shortened and changed from deviant

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