Coven etymology

English

English word coven comes from Latin convenire, and later French couvent (Convent, nunnery.)

Etymology of coven

Detailed word origin of coven

Dictionary entry Language Definition
convenire Latin (lat)
conventum Latin (lat)
conventus Latin (lat) (rare) , agreement, covenant. Enterprise, corporation; an association of merchants. Meeting, gathering, congregation, judicial assembly.
cuvenz Old French (fro)
couvent French (fr) Convent, nunnery.
covent Anglo-Norman (xno)
covent Middle English (enm)
coven English (en) A clique that shares common interests or activities.. A formal group or assembly of witches.

Words with the same origin as coven

Descendants of convenire

convenience convenient convention covenant