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cov·e·nan·ter
I. \ˈkəvəˌnantə(r), -naan-, in sense 2 often | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷; ˈkəv(ə)nən-\ noun
(-s)
1. : one that makes a covenant
2. usually capitalized
a. : a signer or adherent of the Scottish National Covenant of 1638; especially : one of those who steadfastly held to the principles of this Covenant during the persecution under Charles II and James II (1661-1687)
b. : cameronian
c. : a member of a Reformed Presbyterian church
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of or relating to the Covenanters
< with their Scotch-Irish fire and Covenanter background — F.S.Mead > |