Both Uses of
devise
in
Henry IV, Part 2
- I will devise matter enough out of this Shallow to keep Prince Harry in continual laughter the wearing out of six fashions, which is four terms, or two actions; and a' shall laugh without intervallums.†
Scene 5.1 *
- ] Come, Pistol, utter more to me; and withal devise something to do thyself good.†
Scene 5.3
Definition:
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(devise as in: devise a plan) to come up with a way of doing something -- typically a creative idea or plan