The first divines of New England were surpassed by none in extensive erudition.
J. Woodbridge.
Di*vine", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Divined (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Divining.] [L. divinare: cf. F. deviner. See Divination.] 1. To foresee or foreknow; to detect; to anticipate; to conjecture.
A sagacity which divined the evil designs.
Bancroft.