Syn. — To bequeath; invent; discover; contrive; excogitate; imagine; plan; scheme. See Bequeath.
DEVISE
De*vise", v. i.
Defn: To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
I thought, devised, and Pallas heard my prayer. Pope.
Note: Devise was formerly followed by of; as, let us devise of ease.
Spenser.
DEVISE De*vise", n. Etym: [OF. devise division, deliberation, wish, will, testament. See Device.]
1. The act of giving or disposing of real estate by will; — sometimes improperly applied to a bequest of personal estate.
2. A will or testament, conveying real estate; the clause of a will making a gift of real property. Fines upon devises were still exacted. Bancroft.
3. Property devised, or given by will.
DEVISE
De*vise", n.
Defn: Device. See Device. [Obs.]