conventicle
con·ven·ti·cle
noun \kən-ˈven-ti-kəl\Definition of CONVENTICLE
2
: an assembly of an irregular or unlawful character
3
: an assembly for religious worship; especially : a secret meeting for worship not sanctioned by law
4
— con·ven·ti·cler \-k(ə-)lər\ noun
Origin of CONVENTICLE
Middle English, from Latin conventiculum, diminutive of conventus assembly
First Known Use: 14th century
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