I. ˈkänvənt, -ˌvent noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin & Latin conventus ) of earlier covent, from Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin conventus community of monks or nuns, from Latin, assembly, from conventus, past participle of convenire to come together — more at convene
1. : an association or community of recluses devoted to a religious life under a superior : a body of monks, friars, or nuns constituting one local community — now usually restricted to a convent of nuns
2. obsolete : assembly , meeting
these … witches beginning to dance (which is an usual ceremony at their convents or meetings) — Ben Jonson
3. : a house or set of buildings occupied by a community of religious recluses : a monastery or nunnery — now usually restricted to a nunnery
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin conventus, past participle of convenire
transitive verb
obsolete : to cause to come together : summon to meet : convene , cite
command him to convent his whole host — George Chapman
intransitive verb
obsolete : to meet together