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coven definition

coven (kuv′ən)

noun

a gathering or meeting, esp. of witches

Etymology: ME covin, a group of confederates, agreement, secret plan < OFr covin or ML covina: both < ML convenium < VL *convenium, an agreement < L convenire: see convene

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