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contrivances

[kuhn-trahy-vuhns]

con·triv·ance

[kuhn-trahy-vuhns]
noun
1.
something contrived; a device, especially a mechanical one.
2.
the act or manner of contriving; the faculty or power of contriving.
3.
a plan or scheme; expedient.

Origin:
1620–30; contrive + -ance

non·con·triv·ance, noun
pre·con·triv·ance, noun
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