convent

name

1. A census-designated place, the parish seat of St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven.

1. A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

   “Near-synonym: abbey”

   “My God! It's enough to drive a girl into a convent! Do they have Jewish nuns?”

2. 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.”

3. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
4. A Christian school.
5. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
6. A coming together; a meeting.

   “...an usual ceremony at their [the witches'] convents or meetings...”

verb

Etymology: From Latin convenio (past participle conventus), whence also convene; so of the same ultimate origin as Etymology 1.

1. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

   “Tomorrow morning to the Council board He be convented.”

2. To meet together; to concur.

   “We convent nought else but woes”

3. To be convenient; to serve.

   “When that is known and golden time convents.”