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单词 field conventicle
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Definition of field conventicle in English:

field conventicle

noun ˈfiːld kənˌvɛntɪkl
historical
  • An open-air religious meeting, specifically one held by Scottish Presbyterians during the reigns of Charles II and James II & VII.

Origin

Late 17th century. From field + conventicle. Compare field preaching and discussion at conventicle, and compare also field meeting, house conventicle.

 
 

Definition of field conventicle in US English:

field conventicle

nounˈfiːld kənˌvɛntɪkl
historical
  • An open-air religious meeting, specifically one held by Scottish Presbyterians during the reigns of Charles II and James II & VII.

Origin

Late 17th century. From field + conventicle. Compare field preaching and discussion at conventicle, and compare also field meeting, house conventicle.

 
 
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