English Explanatory Dictionary

coven

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nunnery, a convent.
  2. A confederacy or band of people.
  3. A formal group or assembly of witches.
  4. In fantasy fiction, a family, group or assembly of vampires.
  5. A clique that shares common interests or activities.
name
  1. A village in Brewood and Coven parish, South Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ9006).

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌv.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coven.wav

Word forms

coven covens

Etymology

From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventum, from conveniō, from cum (“with”) and venio (“to come”). Doublet of convent.

Derived words

covener covenstead covendom
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