I. ˈkəvəˌnantə(r), -naan-, in sense 2 often | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷; ˈkəv(ə)nən- noun
( -s )
1. : one that makes a covenant
2. usually capitalized
a. : a signer or adherent of the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 ; especially : one of those who steadfastly held to the principles of this Covenant during the persecution under Charles II and James II (1661-1687)
b. : cameronian
c. : a member of a Reformed Presbyterian church
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of or relating to the Covenanters
with their Scotch-Irish fire and Covenanter background — F.S.Mead