"devisees" in the noun sense
1. devisee
someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will
"devisees" in the verb sense
1. invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
2. organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
"machinate a plot"
"organize a strike"
"devise a plan to take over the director's office"
3. devise
give by will, especially real property
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