devire

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French dévirer.

Verb

devire (medial form devir)

  1. to overturn, topple
  2. to upset

References

  • Baker, Philip; Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. (1987), Diksiyoner kreol morisyeṅ [Mauritian Creole Dictionary] (in French and English), Paris: L'Harmattan, →ISBN, page 80
  • Carpooran, Arnaud (2011), Diksioner Morisien [Mauritian Dictionary] (in Mauritian Creole), second edition, Éditions Le Printemps, →ISBN, page 268

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French dévirer.

Verb

devire

  1. to overturn, turn upside down

References

  • D'Offay, Danielle; Lionnet, Guy (1982), Diksyonner kreol-franse [Creole-French Dictionary] (in French), Hamburg: Buske, →ISBN
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