2. Noun. (plural of devon) ¹
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Definition of Devons
1. devon [n] - See also: devon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Devons
Literary usage of Devons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Agriculturist (1847)
"The prices, although comporting with the times, we learn, were satisfactory to
both the sellers and purchasers. These Devons are walking into the rich and ..."
2. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1876)
"... viz., Scotch cows without horns, and Mr. Richard Booth also used them for a
cross, and the Longhorns, if not the Herefords and Devons, wer"e also used. ..."
3. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1860)
"... in the Possession of hi, Grace the Duke of DeVons?ur4 with the Two Texts
printed on opposite Pages, ..."
4. The Genesee Farmer. (1849)
"AMONG the improved breeds of cattle in this country, the Devons are held in high
... The color of pure Devons is always red, varying to a dark mahogany. ..."
5. The American Agriculturist (1847)
"When attending the late State Cattle Show at Utica. and witnessing there the
beautiful exhibition of pure North Devons belonging to Messrs. ..."
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