UNCOVENANTED


Meaning of UNCOVENANTED in English

|ən+ adjective

Etymology: un- (I) + covenanted, past participle of covenant

1.

a. : not granted or entered into under a covenant ; specifically : not assured by divine promises or conditions

the uncovenanted mercies of God

b. : not having entered into relationship with God through the appointed means

2.

a. : not having joined in a league or assented to a covenant or agreement ; specifically : not having signed or adhered to the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643

b. : not employed under a covenant

served for many years as an uncovenanted official of the Indian Civil Service

— compare covenanted 1a

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