Sekirov Dictionary

convent

UK /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/US /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/

noun 6
/kənˈvɛnt/ verb 3
forms 3

noun6

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A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
- My God! It's enough to drive a girl into a convent! Do they have Jewish nuns? — 1972
•
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
- One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent. — 1705
Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.
(India) A Christian school.
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
•
A coming together; a meeting.
- ...an usual ceremony at their [the witches'] convents or meetings... — 1609

convent

/kənˈvɛnt/

verb3

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(no longer used) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
- Tomorrow morning to the Council board He be convented. — 1613
•
(no longer used) To meet together; to concur.
- We convent nought else but woes — 1613
•
(no longer used) To be convenient; to serve.
- When that is known and golden time convents. — 1601

forms

convented · conventing · convents

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