Devest v. t. (past & past part. devested; pres. part. devesting)
1.
To divest; to undress.
2.
To take away, as an authority, title, etc., to deprive; to alienate, as an estate. Note: This word is now generally written divest, except in the legal sense.
Devest v. i. (Law) To be taken away, lost, or alienated, as a title or an estate.
... ignorant men of an other belief) that Angling is an Art; and you know that Art better then any that I know: and that this is truth, is demostrated by the fruits of that pleasant labor which you enjoy when you purpose to give rest to your mind, and devest your self of your more serious business, and (which is often) dedicate a day or two to ... — The Compleat Angler - Facsimile of the First Edition • Izaak Walton
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