'Covenanting' definitions:
Definition of 'Covenanting'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Definition of 'Covenanting'
From: GCIDE
- Covenanting \Cov"e*nant*ing\, a. Belonging to a covenant. Specifically, belonging to the Scotch Covenanters. [1913 Webster]
- Be they covenanting traitors, Or the brood of false Argyle? --Aytoun. [1913 Webster]