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devoid

Pronunciation:  di'voyd

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Matching Terms:  devoice, devoid of(p), devoir

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  completely lacking
 
 Synonyms: absent
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \De*void"\, v. t. [OE. devoiden to leave, OF. desvuidier,
    desvoidier, to empty out. See {Void}.]
    To empty out; to remove.
    
    
  2. \De*void"\, a. [See {Devoid}, v. t.]
    1. Void; empty; vacant. [Obs.] --Spenser.
    
    2. Destitute; not in possession; -- with of; as, devoid of
       sense; devoid of pity or of pride.
    
    
 
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