DEVOIR


Meaning of DEVOIR in English

n. archaic 1 duty, one's best (do one's devoir). 2 (in pl.) courteous or formal attentions; respects (pay one's devoirs to).

[ ME f. AF dever = OF deveir f. L debere owe ]

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