= divers, adj. 3, with its varieties and

Qualifying a plural noun: Individually separate; different. Without limiting word: A number of different; various, divers, sundry. (Now merged in…

Various, varying. Now rare.

Distinct, several. Obsolete.

Differing from one another; of different or various sorts or kinds.

Existing in all modes or ways, of all sorts.

With plural n. Different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. In attributive use.

Comprising, relating to, or dealing with all kinds or sorts; extremely varied. Cf. multifarious, adj.

= omnimodous, adj.

Marked or characterized by variety; of a varied character, form, or nature; diverse.

Different or distinct in kind; (in later use frequently) spec. belonging to or consisting of a distinct ethnic group.