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dəˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑrde·voir
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Princeton's WordNet
devoirnoun
formal expression of respect
Wiktionary
devoirnoun
Duty, business; something which one must do.
Etymology: From deveir (French devoir), from debere
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Devoirnoun
Etymology: devoir, French.
To restore again the kingdom of the Mamalukes, he offered him their utmost devoir and service. Richard Knolles, History.
Aukward and supple, each devoir to pay,
She flatters her good lady twice a day. Alexander Pope.
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devoir
Le Devoir ([lə də.vwɑʁ], "Duty") is a French-language newspaper published in Montreal and distributed in Quebec and throughout Canada. It was founded by journalist and politician Henri Bourassa in 1910. Le Devoir is one of few independent large-circulation newspapers in Quebec (and one of the few in Canada) in a market dominated by the media conglomerate Quebecor (including Le Journal de Montréal). Historically Le Devoir was considered Canada's francophone newspaper of record, although in the 21st century it has been challenged for that title by the increased status of competitor La Presse.
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devoir
"Devoir" is a French term which translates to "must" or "to have to" in English. It is commonly used to express duty, obligation or necessity. It can also refer to tasks or homework in an educational context. Additionally, "devoir" is also used as a noun in French to refer to a debt.
Webster Dictionary
Devoirnoun
duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; -- now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the ladies
Etymology: [F., fr. L. debere to owe. See Due.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Devoir
dev-wawr′, n. what is due, duty: service: an act of civility. [Fr.,—L. debēre, to owe.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Devoir in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
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The numerical value of Devoir in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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