CONVENTICLE


Meaning of CONVENTICLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: k ə n- ' ven-ti-k ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin conventiculum, diminutive of conventus assembly

Date: 14th century

1 : ASSEMBLY , MEETING

2 : an assembly of an irregular or unlawful character

3 : an assembly for religious worship especially : a secret meeting for worship not sanctioned by law

4 : MEETINGHOUSE

– con · ven · ti · cler \ -k( ə -)l ə r \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.