field conventicle
/ˈfiːld kənˌvɛntɪkl/Now historical
noun
An open-air religious meeting, specifically one held by Scottish Presbyterians during the reigns of Charles II and James II & VII.
Origin
Late 17th century. From field + conventicle. Compare field preaching and discussion at conventicle, and compare also field meeting, house conventicle.
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