First Known Use: 14th century
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conventicle
noun con·ven·ti·cle \kən-ˈven-ti-kəl\
Definition of CONVENTICLE
2
: an assembly of an irregular or unlawful character
3
: an assembly for religious worship; especially : a secret meeting for worship not sanctioned by law
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Origin of CONVENTICLE
Middle English, from Latin conventiculum, diminutive of conventus assembly
Rhymes with CONVENTICLE
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