CONVENT, noun [Latin , 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, verb transitive [Latin] To call before a judge or judicature. CONVENT, verb intransitive To meet; to concur. [Not used.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI