Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Contrive (-s)
contrive (-s), v. [OFr < L. turbāre, disturb, stir up, wake up.]
Plot; plan; construct a clever scheme.
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contrive (-s), v. [OFr < L. turbāre, disturb, stir up, wake up.]
Plot; plan; construct a clever scheme.
Return to page 61 of the letter “c”.