convent

convent

1. nunnaluostari

Synonyymisanakirja

convent

nunnaluostari, luostari, hengellinen yhteisö, yhteisö.

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convent (englanti > suomi)

1. konventti, nunnaluostari

2. konventti, kokous

convent englanniksi

1. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.

3. Addison

One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.

4. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.

5. A coming together; a meeting.

6. Ben Jonson

a usual ceremony at their the witches' convents or meetings

7. puhekieltä To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

8. 1613, w: William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare, s: The Life of King Henry the Eighth|The Life of King Henry the Eighth, V. i. 52:

Tomorrow morning to the Council board / He be convented.

9. puhekieltä To meet together; to concur.

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10. puhekieltä To be convenient; to serve.

11. 1599, w: William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare, s: Twelfth Night|Twelfth Night, V. i. 379:

When that is known and golden time convents.

12. (l) (gloss)

13. English convent, nunnery

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