Di"verse [The same word as divers. See Divers.]
1.
Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.
The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import.
J. Edwards.
Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she.
R. Browning.
2.
Capable of various forms; multiform.
Eloquence is a great and diverse thing.
B. Jonson.
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Di*verse" (?), adv.
In different directions; diversely.
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Di*verse" (?), v. i.
To turn aside.
[Obs.]
The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart.
Spenser.
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