devise

devise is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To form in the mind by new combinations of ideas, new applications of principles, or new arrangement of parts; to formulate by thought; to contrive; to excogitate; to invent; to plan; to scheme; as, to devise an engine, a new mode of writing, a plan of defense, or an argument. To devise curious works. Ex. CCTV. 32. Devising schemes to realize his ambitious views. Bancroft.

[2] To plan or scheme for; to purpose to obtain. For wisdom is most riches; fools therefore They are which fortunes do by vows devise. Spenser.

[3] To say; to relate; to describe. [Obs.] Chaucer.

[4] To imagine; to guess. [Obs.] Spenser.

[5] To give by will; -- used of real estate; formerly, also, of chattels.