Crossword-Solution: DEVEST
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Devest | v. t. | To divest; to undress. |
| Devest | v. t. | To take away, as an authority, title, etc., to deprive; to alienate, as an estate. |
| Devest | v. i. | To be taken away, lost, or alienated, as a title or an estate. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| DEVEST | anagram | VESTED |
We have 4 clues for the answer “DEVEST”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Deprive of property. | 1 answer |
| Deprive: Law. | 1 answer |
| Take away (a right), in law. | 1 answer |
| Take away, in law | 2 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
RAETE
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with DEVEST (3)
You are assur'd (though there be ignorant men of an other belief) that Angling is an Art; and you know that Art better then any that I know: and that this is truth, is demostrated by the fruits of that pleasant labor which you enjoy when you purpose to give rest to your mind, and devest your self of your more serious business, and (which is often) dedicate a day or two to this Recreation.
Secondly, what a Cruelty it is to devest children of that onely externall priviledge which their heavenly Father hath bequeathed them, to interest them visibly in Himselfe, His Son, His Spirit, His Covenant of Grace, and the tender bosome of their carefull Mother the Church.
And I perceive he is under an inundation of uncertain commers, which he cannot devest, except I had your leave to speake plain to him.
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Appears in: NYT.
Used 4 times in crossword archives (1946–1983).