devisal

[ dih-vahy-zuhl ]

noun

1. the act of devising; contrivance.

devisal

/ dɪˈvaɪzəl /

noun

1. the act of inventing, contriving, or devising; contrivance

Word History and Origins

Origin of devisal¹

First recorded in 1850–55; devise + -al ²

Example Sentences

"Femineity" is Browning's, and "devisal" Patmore's, in their modern usage.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• endowment
• inheritance