GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Devest , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Devested; p. pr. & vb. n. Devesting.] [L. devestire to undress; de + vestire to dress: cf. OF. devestir, F. dévêtir. Cf. Divest.]
   To divest; to undress.
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   To take away, as an authority, title, etc., to deprive; to alienate, as an estate.
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   ☞ This word is now generally written divest, except in the legal sense.
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   Devest, v. i. (Law) To be taken away, lost, or alienated, as a title or an estate.
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