v.
Pronunciation: d ī - ' vest, d ə -
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: alteration of devest
Date: 1623
1 a : to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title b : to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment c : RID , FREE
2 : to take away from a person
– di · vest · ment \ - ' ves(t)-m ə nt \ noun