noun
covent
Covent (noun) means an older form of the word "convent" — a religious community, especially of nuns. Example: “The old manuscripts refer to the local covent of nuns.”
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An older form of the word "convent" — a religious community, especially of nuns.
"The old manuscripts refer to the local covent of nuns."
How to use covent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic spelling/form of "convent," now mostly seen in old texts or place names like Covent Garden.
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Etymology
From Old French covent, an earlier form of what became "convent" in modern English — most familiar today in the London place name Covent Garden.
Frequently asked questions
What does “covent” mean?
The word “covent” means an older form of the word "convent" — a religious community, especially of nuns. In plain terms, an archaic spelling/form of "convent," now mostly seen in old texts or place names like Covent Garden.
How do you use “covent” in a sentence?
Here is “covent” used in a sentence: “The old manuscripts refer to the local covent of nuns.”
What part of speech is “covent”?
“Covent” is a noun.
Where does the word “covent” come from?
The word “covent” comes from Old French. From Old French covent, an earlier form of what became "convent" in modern English — most familiar today in the London place name Covent Garden.
