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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishAn archaic spelling/form of "convent," now mostly seen in old texts or place names like Covent Garden.

Word forms

covents plural

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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.

Origin: Old French

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.