About The Word Devest
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What's The Definition Of Devest?Synonyms | Synonyms for Devest: Related Terms | Find terms related to Devest: See Also | Devest In Webster's Dictionary \De*vest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Devested}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Devesting}.] [L. devestire to undress; de + vestire to
dress: cf. OF. devestir, F. d['e]v[^e]tir. Cf. {Divest}.]
1. To divest; to undress. --Shak.
2. To take away, as an authority, title, etc., to deprive; to
alienate, as an estate.
Note: This word is now generally written divest, except in
the legal sense.
\De*vest"\, v. i. (Law) To be taken away, lost, or alienated, as a title or an estate. |
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