[ dɪ'vʌɪz ]
■ verb
1》 plan or invent (a complex procedure or mechanism).
2》 Law leave (property) to someone by the terms of a will.
■ noun Law a clause in a will leaving property to someone.
Derivatives
devisable adjective
~e noun
~r noun
devisor noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. divis- , dividere (see divide ); the noun is a var. of device .