*divers*

adv. In different directions; diversely. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To turn aside. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ The same word as divers. See Divers. ] 1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate. [ 1913 Webster ]

The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import. J. Edwards. [ 1913 Webster ]

Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Capable of various forms; multiform. [ 1913 Webster ]

Eloquence is a great and diverse thing. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. 1. In different ways; differently; variously. “Diversely interpreted.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

How diversely love doth his pageants play. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In different directions; to different points. [ 1913 Webster ]

On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being diverse. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or capacity of being diversifiable. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being diversified or varied. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Diversify. ] 1. The act of making various, or of changing form or quality. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. State of diversity or variation; variegation; modification; change; alternation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced. Adventurer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who, or that which, diversifies. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. diversus diverse + -form. ] Of a different form; of varied forms. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Diversified p. pr. & vb. n. Diversifying. ] [ F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See Diverse. ] To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects. [ 1913 Webster ]

Separated and diversified on from another. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of nature. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. diversus diverse + loquens, p. pr. of loqui to speak. ] Speaking in different ways. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. diversion. See Divert. ] 1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth. “Public diversions.” V. Knox. [ 1913 Webster ]

Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and folly, furnish useful diversion to readers. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mil.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.

Syn. -- Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport; game; play; solace; merriment. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. likely or designed to confuse or deceive; -- of tactics. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n.; pl. Diversities [ F. diversité, L. diversitas, fr. diversus. See Diverse. ] 1. A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness. [ 1913 Webster ]

They will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, rise into a contrariety. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety. “Diversity of sounds.” Shak. “Diversities of opinion.” Secker. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Variegation. “Bright diversities of day.” Pope.

Syn. -- See Variety. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. diversus diverse + volens, -entis, p. pr. of velle to wish. ] Desiring different things. [ Obs. ] Webster (White Devil). [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Serving or tending to divert; also, distinguishing. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. diversorium, deversorium, an inn or lodging. ] A wayside inn. [ Obs. or R. ] Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]