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Point-device — Point de*vice , Point devise Point de*vise , a. [OE. at point devis; at at + point point, condition + devis exact, careful, OF. devis fixed, set. See {Device}.] Uncommonly nice and exact; precise; particular. [1913 Webster] You are rather point… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point-device — or point devise [point΄di vīs′] adj. [ME at point devis, to an exact point: see DEVICE] [Now Chiefly Literary] completely correct; precise adv. Archaic to perfection; meticulously … English World dictionary
Point-device — Point de*vice , Point devise Point de*vise , adv. Exactly. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point-device — I. |pȯintdə|vīs adjective Etymology: Middle English (at) point devis, from at + point + devis fixed, set, from Middle French, from Latin divisus, past participle of dividere to divide more at divide archaic : marked by punctilious often fussy… … Useful english dictionary
point-device — adjective Etymology: Middle English at point devis at a fixed point Date: 1526 archaic marked by punctilious attention to detail ; meticulous • point device adverb, archaic … New Collegiate Dictionary
point-device — /pɔɪnt dəˈvaɪs/ (say poynt duh vuys) Obsolete –adverb 1. completely; perfectly; exactly. –adjective 2. perfect; precise; scrupulously nice or neat. {Middle English at poynt devys (compare Old French or Anglo French devis devised, arranged). See… …
Point-devise — Point device Point de*vice , Point devise Point de*vise , a. [OE. at point devis; at at + point point, condition + devis exact, careful, OF. devis fixed, set. See {Device}.] Uncommonly nice and exact; precise; particular. [1913 Webster] You are… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Point-devise — Point device Point de*vice , Point devise Point de*vise , adv. Exactly. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Device — may refer to: Computing and electronics A component of personal computer hardware Peripheral, any device attached to a computer that expands its functionality Electronic component Other uses Appliance, a device for a particular task Device (band) … Wikipedia
point — ► NOUN 1) the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object. 2) a particular spot, place, or moment. 3) an item, detail, or idea in a discussion, text, etc. 4) (the point) the most significant or relevant factor or element. 5) advantage… … English terms dictionary
