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English word origin

Etymology of devow

From French dévouer, Latin devovere. Equivalent to de- + vow. Doublet of devote (transitive verb).

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verb

To give up; to devote. · To disavow; to disclaim.

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From French dévouer, Latin devovere. Equivalent to de- + vow. Doublet of devote (transitive verb).

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