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View synonyms for divers

divers

[ dahy-verz ]

adjective

  1. several; various; sundry:

    divers articles.

pronoun

  1. (used with a plural verb) an indefinite number more than one:

    He chose divers of them, who were asked to accompany him.

divers

/ ˈdaɪvəz /

determiner

  1. archaic.
    1. various; sundry; some
    2. ( as pronoun; functioning as plural )

      divers of them

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Word History and Origins

Origin of divers1

1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin dīversus diverse

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Word History and Origins

Origin of divers1

C13: from Old French, from Latin dīversus turned in different directions; see divert

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