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 Definitions of devoir  [əˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑr]  

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Definition of 'devoir' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) devoir
an act of civility or respect.

2.  devoir
devoirs, respects or compliments.

3.  devoir
responsibility; duty.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; < OF devoir < L dēbēre to owe; cf. debt , endeavor)

Definition of 'devoir' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) devoir
formal expression of respect


Definition of 'devoir' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) devoir
duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; -- now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the ladies



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