Definition of 'divers'
determiner
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Word origin of 'divers'
C13: from Old French, from Latin dīversus turned in different directions; see divertExample sentences containing 'divers'
A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002) ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH' (2002)
Her enthusing was cut short by the arrival of more divers.
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