Covenant
/ˈkʌvənənt/noun
A formal agreement or promise between two or more parties.
Did you know?In ancient times, covenants often involved blood rituals, symbolizing a binding pact that transcended mere words, invoking both trust and divine power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʊm
“to come together, gather.”
Latin
Latin
convenire
“to come together, meet.”
Old French
Old French
covenant
“a promise or agreement.”
Middle English
Middle English
covenant
“a formal agreement or contract.”
Modern English
English
covenant
“a legally binding agreement or promise.”
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