GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Devious , a. [L. devius; de + via way. See Viaduct.]
- Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.1913 Webster
- Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step.
Syn. -- Wandering; roving; rambling; vagrant.
-- De"vi*ous*ly, adv. -- De"vi*ous*ness, n.
1913 Webster
- Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.