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Webster 1913 Edition

Contriver

Con-triv′er

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Noun.

One who contrives, devises, plans, or schemas.

Swift.

Webster 1828 Edition

Contriver

CONTRIVER

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Noun.

An inventor; one who plans or devises; a schemer.

Definition 2024

contriver

contriver

English

Noun

contriver ‎(plural contrivers)

A person who contrives; a schemer or planner
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