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   Convent , n. [L. conventus a meeting, LL. also, a convent. See Convene, v. i.]
   A coming together; a meeting. [Obs.]
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   A usual ceremony at their [the witches] convents or meetings.
   B. Jonson.
   
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   An association or community of recluses devoted to a religious life; a body of monks or nuns.
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   One of our convent, and his [the duke's] confessor.
   Shak.
   
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   A house occupied by a community of religious recluses; a monastery or nunnery.
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   One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.
   Addison.
   Syn. -- Nunnery; monastery; abbey. See Cloister.
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   Convent , v. i. [L. conventus, p. p. of convenire. See Convene, v. i.]
   To meet together; to concur. [obs.]
   Beau. & Fl.
   
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   To be convenient; to serve. [Obs.]
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   When that is known and golden time convents.
   Shak.
   
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   Convent , v. t. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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