What does devow mean?
Devow means (obsolete) To give up; to devote..
Devow
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(obsolete) To give up; to devote..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) To give up; to devote.
- (obsolete) To disavow; to disclaim.
Example Sentences
That should have been for sacred vengeance thrown: Thereto the armies angelic devow'd Their former rage, and all to Mercy bowed;
Synonyms for devow
Antonyms for devow
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Word Forms
- devows
- devowing
- devowed
Usage Notes
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How do you use devow in a sentence?
That should have been for sacred vengeance thrown: Thereto the armies angelic devow'd Their former rage, and all to Mercy bowed;
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