Covenanting

Covenanting
Covenant Cov"e*nant (k?v"?-n?nt), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Covenanted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Covenanting}.] To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind one's self by contract; to make a stipulation. [1913 Webster]

Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or cold, wet or dry, . . . as the tenant should direct. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]

And they covenanted with him for thyrty pieces of silver. --Matt. xxvi. 15.

Syn: To agree; contract; bargain; stipulate. [1913 Webster]


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