divers

[ dahy-verz ]

adjective

1. several; various; sundry:

   divers articles.

pronoun

1. (used with a plural verb) an indefinite number more than one:

   He chose divers of them, who were asked to accompany him.

divers

/ ˈdaɪvəz /

determiner

1. archaic.
   1. various; sundry; some
   2. ( as pronoun; functioning as plural )

      divers of them

Word History and Origins

Origin of divers¹

1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dīversus diverse

Word History and Origins

Origin of divers¹

C13: from Old French, from Latin dīversus turned in different directions; see divert