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Webster 1913 Edition

Devocation

Devˊo-ca′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
devocare
to call off or away;
de
+
vocare
to call.]
A calling off or away.
[R.]
Hallywell.

Webster 1828 Edition

Devocation

DEVOCATION

,
Noun.
[L.] A calling away; seduction. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024

devocation

devocation

English

Noun

devocation ‎(plural devocations)

  1. A calling off or away.
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Etymology

From Latin devocare ‎(“to call off or away”), from de + vocare ‎(“to call”).

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