† contrevure, -oreObs.rare—1. [a. OF.contreveüre, controveüre (Rom. type *controvatura), f.controver to contrive: see -ure.] = contrivance. c1330R. Brunne Chron. (1810) 334 Here now a contreuore, þorgh Roberde's avis, Abouen þer armore did serkis & surplis.