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- [dih-vahy-zee, dev-uh-zee]
- /dɪ vaɪˈzi, ˌdɛv ə zi/
- /ˌde.vɪ.ˈziː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-vahy-zee, dev-uh-zee]
- /dɪ vaɪˈzi, ˌdɛv ə zi/
Definitions of devisee word
- noun devisee a person to whom property, esp realty, is devised by will 3
- noun devisee the person to whom real property has been devised 3
- noun devisee a person to whom a devise is made. 1
- noun devisee (legal) the person or entity to whom property is devised in a will. 1
- noun devisee (law) Person or entity to whom property is devised in a will. 0
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Origin of devisee
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; devise + -ee
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Parts of speech for Devisee
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devisee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
devisee usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devisee
noun devisee
- heir — a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
- recipient — a person or thing that receives; receiver: the recipient of a prize.
- possessor — to have as belonging to one; have as property; own: to possess a house and a car.
- receiver — a person or thing that receives.
- successor — a person or thing that succeeds or follows.
Antonyms for devisee
noun devisee
Top questions with devisee
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