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KJV Dictionary Definition: diverse

diverse

DIVERSE, a. L.

1. Different; differing.

Four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. Daniel 7.

2. Different from itself; various; multiform.

Eloquence is a diverse thing.

3. In different directions.

And with tendrils creep diverse.

DIVERSE, v.i. divers. To turn aside. Not used.

diversion

DIVERSION, n. L., to divert.

1. The act of turning aside from any course; as the diversion of a stream from its usual channel; the diversion of a purpose to another object; the diversion of the mind from business or study.

2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care, business or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; whatever unbends the mind; as the diversion of youth. Works of wit and humor furnish an agreeable diversion to the studious.

3. In war, the act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made, as by an attack or alarm on one wing of an army, when the other wing or center is intended for the principal attack. The enemy, if deceived, is thus induced to withdraw a part of his force from the part where his foe intends to make the main impression.

diversity

DIVERSITY, n. L.

1. Difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness. There may be diversity without contrariety. There is a great diversity in human constitutions.

2. Variety; as a diversity of ceremonies in churches.

3. Distinct being, as opposed to identity.

4. Variegation.

Blushing in bright diversities of day.