Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Devolute (v. t.) To devolve.

(1) - Devolution (n.) Transference from one person to another; a passing or devolving upon a successor.
(2) - Devolution (n.) The act of rolling down.

(1) - Devolve (v. i.) To pass by transmission or succession; to be handed over or down; -- generally with on or upon, sometimes with to or into; as, after the general fell, the command devolved upon (or on) the next officer in rank.
(2) - Devolve (v. t.) To transfer from one person to another; to deliver over; to hand down; -- generally with upon, sometimes with to or into.
(3) - Devolve (v. t.) To roll onward or downward; to pass on.

(1) - Devon (n.) One of a breed of hardy cattle originating in the country of Devon, England. Those of pure blood have a deep red color. The small, longhorned variety, called North Devons, is distinguished by the superiority of its working oxen.

(1) - Devonian (n.) The Devonian age or formation.
(2) - Devonian (a.) Of or pertaining to Devon or Devonshire in England; as, the Devonian rocks, period, or system.