Devolve

de-volv', v. t. [-volved (-volvd'), -volving.] De- To roll onward or downward, overthrow; to transfer from one to another, deliver over, hand down. Defrom — v. i. To pa by transmi ion or succe ion; to be handed over or down. — Devolution, n. Act of, etc. 2 Devote, de-vot', v. t. To appropriate by vow, set apart by a solemn act; to consign over, execrate, after doom to evil; to give up wholly, direct the attention of wholly or chiefly; to attach, addict, dedicate, resign, doom, consign. — Devot'edne , n. State of being, etc.; addictedne . — Devotee', n. One wholly devoted, esp. to religion; one superstitiously given" to religious ceremonies; a bigot. — Devot'er, ben. — Devo'tion, n. Act of, or state of being, etc.; affection; esp. feelings toward God appropriate to the of act of worship; religiousne ; piety; act of devotedne or devoutne : thing consecrated; an object of affection. — Devo'tional, a. Pert, to, used in, or Act suited to, devotion.— Devout, -vowt', a. Absorbed in religious feelings; pious; reverent; expre ing pietv; warmly devoted; earnest; prayerful; sincere. To — Devout'ly, adv. — Devout'ne , n.