† devexadj.n.
Obsolete.
A. adj.
Bent or bending down, inclined or sloping downward.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > relative position > inclination > [adjective] > inclined from level or sloping > downwards
devexc1420
declining1553
declined1591
declivy1609
declive1635
prone1655
declivous1684
pronate1703
coping1750
downgrade1858
declinous1864
c1420 Pallad. on Husb. iii. 920 Thai love lande devexe and inclinate.
1669 R. Baddeley Life Dr. T. Morton To Rdr. In his devex old age.
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Devex, hollow like a valley; bowed down, bending.
1775 in J. Ash New Dict. Eng. Lang.
B. n.
Downward slope, declivity; devexity n.
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the world > space > relative position > inclination > [noun] > inclination from the level or slope > downwards
fall1538
downwith1593
declining1601
devexity1601
devex1627
declension1640
proneness1686
dip1708
versant1859
1627 T. May tr. Lucan Pharsalia (new ed.) x. 47 Vpon the Westerne lands (Following the worlds deuexe) he meant to tread.
Derivatives
ΚΠ
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Devexness, devexity, bendingness downwards.
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