Coven
/ˈkʌv.ən/noun
A group of witches who gather for communal rituals or practices.
Did you know?The term 'coven' is believed to derive from an ancient word for 'covenant,' hinting at a binding agreement between witches and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
coven
“A gathering or assembly, particularly of witches.”
14th Century
Latin
covenantem
“A formal agreement or contract, often with spiritual implications.”
Old French
Old French
covenant
“A promise or agreement, especially of a religious or magical nature.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʊ̯e-
“To bind or join, reflecting the mystical bonds formed in witchcraft.”