coven
See also: Coven
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From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventum, from conveniō, from cum (“with”) and venio (“I come”). Doublet of convent.
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coven (plural covens)
- A formal group or assembly of witches.
- A family, group or assembly of vampires.
- A clique that shares common interests or activities.
- 1986, David Leavitt, The Lost Language of Cranes (paperback), Penguin, page 12:
- “This is a very African area”, he said as they maneuvered their way among the covens of menacing children gathered in the halls.
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formal group or assembly of witches
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