Meaning of Devoir

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Devoir

1. 1
   n.

   Duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; -- now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the ladies.

2. 2
   n.

   Duty; service owed; hence, due act of civility or respect; -- now usually in the plural; as, they paid their devoirs to the ladies.