| 单词 | covenant |
| 释义 | Word Frequency covenant(ˈkʌvənənt) noun 1. a binding agreement; contract 2. law a. an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity b. a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease 3. (in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement 4. Bible God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone verb 5. to agree to a covenant (concerning) Derived forms covenantal (ˌkʌvəˈnæntəl) adjective covenantally (ˌcoveˈnantally) adverb Word origin C13: from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin convenīre to come together, make an agreement; see conveneWord Frequency Covenant(ˈkʌvənənt) noun Scottish history any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 (National Covenant) and one of 1643 (Solemn League and Covenant) |
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