də̇ˈvīzə(r), dēˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English diviser, alteration (influenced by Middle English -er, -ere -er) of devysour, from Middle French deviseur, from Old French deviseor, from deviser to divide, regulate + -eor -or
: one that devises (as by planning, inventing, designing, or preparing) — compare devisor