devise Definition

devise
verb devised, devising

1. To invent, make up or put together (a plan, etc) in one's mind.

Thesaurus: contrive, formulate, design, plot, plan, invent, conceive, concoct, forge.
2. law.
To leave (property such as land or buildings) to some-one in a will. See also bequeath.

Derivative: deviser
noun

Some-one who devises plans, etc.

Derivative: devisor
noun

Someone who bequeaths property by will.

Etymology: 14c: from French deviser, from Latin divisa division of goods.