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Definition of Contriver
1. Noun. A person who makes plans.
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Designer, Intriguer, Maneuverer, Manoeuvrer, Plotter, Schemer, Strategian, Strategist, Tactician
Derivative terms: Contrive, Devise, Devise, Plan, Plan, Plan
Definition of Contriver
1. n. One who contrives, devises, plans, or schemas.
Definition of Contriver
1. Noun. A person who contrives; a schemer or planner ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Contriver
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Contriver
Literary usage of Contriver
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Church History of Britain: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year by Thomas Fuller, John Sherren Brewer (1845)
"... 1326. grand engineer and contriver of all mischief against —— the king.
Witness the sermon preached by him at Oxford before the queen, (then in hostile ..."
2. Principles and Acts of the Revolution in America: Or, An Attempt to Collect by Hezekiah Niles (1822)
"'I'llis certainly, bad it succeeded, would have effected the purpose of the
contriver^ ... contriver ..."
3. Foreign Conspiracy Against the Liberties of the United States: The Numbers by Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1855)
"... us—Theold avowed enemy of Protestant liberty—Character of tha people of
Austria—Slaves—Character of Prince Metternich, th« arch-contriver of plans to ..."
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