单词 | armed conventicles |
释义 | > as lemmasarmed conventicles c. In Scottish History more especially associated with the field preaching (field-conventicles) of the Presbyterian ministers during the reigns of Charles II and James II, which was often attended by large numbers of armed men ( armed conventicles). ΚΠ 1667 in R. Wodrow Hist. Sufferings Church of Scotl. (1721) I. ii. v. 319 Upon Notice of any numerous Conventicle..you shall do your utmost endeavour to seize the Minister. 1678 Let. 6 Aug. in J. Dodds Sc. Covenanters vii On Sunday last there was a conventicle in the west country in Carrick that the like hath not been seen in Scotland, for there were, as is said, above 600 well-appointed men in arms, and above 7000 common people. a1715 Bp. G. Burnet Hist. Own Time (1724) I. 292 House Conventicles, crouded without the doors, or at the windows, were to be reckoned, and punished, as Field Conventicles. 1828 W. Scott Tales of Grandfather (1841) 2nd Ser. l. 223 The custom of holding field conventicles was adopted. 1828 W. Scott Tales of Grandfather (1841) 2nd Ser. l. 223 The number of armed conventicles increased. 1888 M. Morris Claverhouse vi. 106 News..of an unusually large and well-armed conventicle to be held at Blacklock [in 1684]. < as lemmas |
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