Convent Definition
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
(obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
(obsolete) To meet together; to concur.
(obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.
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Origin of Convent
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Middle English covent from Old French from Medieval Latin conventus from Latin assembly from past participle of convenīre to assemble convene
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Anglo-Norman covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio, see con-, venio.
From Wiktionary
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