devisal

American

[dih-vahy-zuhl] / dɪˈvaɪ zəl /

noun

the act of devising; contrivance.

devisal British

/ dɪˈvaɪzəl /

noun

the act of inventing, contriving, or devising; contrivance

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Etymology

Origin of devisal

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

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Faith removes mountains, much more love; Let your contempt abolish me If ought of your devisal prove Too hard or high to do or be.'

From Angel in the House by Patmore, Coventry Kersey Dighton

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devisal

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