dəvɑ̃

Definitions

1. noun

a position of honor or a place of prominence, especially in front of a monarch or dignitary

“The king sat in a position of devan before the entire court.”

2. noun

an object or figure placed in front of something, especially to conceal or protect it

“The curtain was drawn back to reveal the devan in front of the painting.”

3. verb

to place something in a position of honor or prominence, especially in front of a monarch or dignitary

“The queen deigned to devan her loyal subjects on the occasion of her coronation.”