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Covenanted
(gcide) | Covenant \Cov"e*nant\ (k?v"?-n?nt), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Covenanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Covenanting.]
To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind
one's self by contract; to make a stipulation.
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Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or
cold, wet or dry, . . . as the tenant should direct.
--L'Estrange.
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And they covenanted with him for thyrty pieces of
silver. --Matt. xxvi.
15.
Syn: To agree; contract; bargain; stipulate.
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Uncovenanted
(gcide) | Uncovenanted \Un*cov"e*nant*ed\, a.
1. Not covenanted; not granted or entered into under a
covenant, agreement, or contract. --Bp. Horsley.
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2. Not having joined in a league, or assented to a covenant
or agreement, as to the Solemn League and Covenant of the
Scottish people in the times of the Stuarts.
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In Scotland a few fanatical nonjurors may have
grudged their allegiance to an uncovenanted king.
--Sir T. E.
May.
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3. (Theol.) Not having entered into relationship with God
through the appointed means of grace; also, not promised
or assured by the divine promises or conditions; as,
uncovenanted mercies.
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