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

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 Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• endowment
• inheritance