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† deveˈnustate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. late L. dēvenustāre (Gellius) to disfigure, deform, f. de- 6 + venustāre to beautify, venustus beautiful: see -ate3.] trans. To deprive of beauty or comeliness; to disfigure, deform.
1653Waterhouse Apol. Learning 245 (L.) To see what yet remains of beauty and order devenustated, and exposed to shame and dishonour. |