CONVENT, n. L., to assemble.
1. An assembly of persons devoted to religion a body of monks or nuns.
2. A house for persons devoted to religion an abbey a monastery a nunnery.
CONVENT, L. To call before a judge or judicature.
CONVENT, To meet to concur. Not used.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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