device

device is a Noun

Definition:

[1] That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. His device in against Babylon, to destroy it. Jer. li. 11. Their recent device of demanding benevolences. Hallam. He disappointeth the devices of the crafty. Job v. 12.

[2] Power of devising; invention; contrivance. I must have instruments of my own device. Landor.

[3] An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance.

[4] Improperly, an heraldic bearing. Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields. Addison. A banner with this strange device -Excelsior. Longfellow.

[5] Anything fancifully conceived. Shak.

[6] A spectacle or show. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

[7] Opinion; decision. [Obs.] Rom. of R.